Cole County public meetings in 2022

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will meet to handle routine administrative matters, including reappointments to county boards, a contract signing, and approval of the 2023 employee handbook. They will also consider a grant application for jail maintenance and improvements, and review accounts payable. The meeting includes a closed session for security systems and personnel issues.

• Reappointments to Parks Committee, Planning Commission, Road and Bridge Advisory Board, Traffic and Safety Advisory Board
• Signing of i-PRO Contract
• Jail Maintenance & Improvements Grant Application and Approval
• 2023 Employee Handbook Approval
• Accounts Payable Review

The Commission reappointed members to the Parks Committee, Planning Commission, and Public Works advisory boards. The board also approved a professional services contract for the Sheriff's office and a jail grant application. Approval of the 2023 Employee Handbook was postponed.

• Reappointed Connie Cunningham and Shannon Hawk to Cole County Parks Committee (3-0)
• Reappointed Jeremy Tappel, Cathy Hennessy and Calvin Broughton to Cole County Planning Commission (3-0)
• Reappointed Bruce Dawson and Jason Otke to Public Works Road and Bridge Advisory Board (3-0)
• Reappointed Morgan Patterson and Don Neumann to Public Works Traffic and Safety Advisory Board (3-0)
• Approved i-PRO Professional Services Statement of Work contract for Sheriff's office (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
• Approved and signed Jail Maintenance & Improvements Grant Application (3-0)
• Postponed approval of 2023 Employee Handbook

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will consider several contracts, including an engineering services contract and a sole-source agreement with Public Safety Solutions, and will discuss the Prenger Family Center building project. The commission will also review accounts payable and hear from the Assessor's Office about a natural disaster. A closed session is scheduled to discuss security systems.

• Signing of agreement with Capital Region on Physical Capacity Profile Testing
• Approval of engineering services contract
• Approval of Public Safety Solutions sole source agreement
• Approval of MODHSS Letter of Agreement for diabetic screenings/biometrics
• Discussion of Prenger Family Center building project

The Cole County Commission approved a $93,572.82 contract for EMS communication console upgrades. The board also signed agreements for ADA transition planning, diabetic screenings, and Sheriff's Office equipment. A discussion was held regarding whether to renovate or replace the Prenger Family Center.

• Approved $93,572.82 Sole Source for EMS Communication Console Upgrades with Public Safety Solutions (3-0)
• Approved Engineering Services Contract for Project TEAP068 - ADA Transition Plan with Civil Design (3-0)
• Approved Agreement for Physical Capacity Profile Testing (PCP) with Capital Region Medical Center (3-0)
• Approved MODHSS Letter of Agreement for Diabetic Screenings/Biometrics (3-0)
• Approved GSA-Multiple Award Schedule purchase with Verizon for the Sheriff's Office (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
• Approved Assessor's office Natural Disaster for Jerry and Renee Dooling for 2022, Parcel # 11-04-17-0002-001-007 (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including signing a railroad easement agreement, renewing property and liability coverage for 2023, and discussing the 2023 budget. The agenda also includes several presentations from the Assessor's and Collector's offices, as well as a closed session for personnel issues.

• Signing of Railroad Easement Agreement from JC Chamber of Commerce for Rail Spur Extension
• Renewal of County's Property and Liability Coverage for 2023
• Signing of UMR Stop Loss Agreement for 2023
• Signing of Smith Rx Agreement
• Budget Discussion for 2023 Year

The Commission approved a railroad easement agreement for a rail spur extension and authorized $120,000 for data and training room architectural planning. The board also renewed property and liability insurance and approved several assessor and collector property adjustments.

• Approved Railroad Easement Agreement for Rail Spur Extension (3-0)
• Approved $120,000 for Data Room Proposal/Training Room modification Architectural Planning fees (3-0)
• Renewed Property and Liability Coverage with Travelers through Naught-Naught Agency, including an 18% increase (3-0)
• Approved $11,080.25 proposal with Huber and Associates for VM Software purchase (3-0)
• Approved Natural Disaster fire damage claims for Daniel & Robin Albin and Jacalyn Trinklein (3-0)
• Approved Errors & Omissions for formerly Lage LLC parcel (3-0)
• Accepted valuation correction for property at 2017 Christy Dr. (3-0)
• Signed 2023 UMR Stop Loss Agreement and Smith Health RX Agreement for PBM Services (3-0)

Planning Committee

The Cole County Planning Commission will review two final plats: Farm View Acres Minor on Farm View Road and a replat of Lots 12 & 13 in Brook Meadow Sec. 2 on S. Meadowbrook Dr. They will also approve the 2023 meeting and submittal schedule. No old business, correspondence, or variances are on the agenda.

• Farm View Acres Minor final plat, Farm View Road, Kenneth McCubbin CMPS
• Replat Lots 12 & 13 Brook Meadow Sec. 2, S. Meadowbrook Dr., Tom Ihler MECCO
• Approval of 2023 Meeting and Submittal Schedule

The Cole County Planning Commission approved two land surveys and the 2023 meeting and submittal schedule. Both plat approvals were granted subject to staff recommendations and comments from Cole County Abstract.

• Approved Farm View Acres plat on Farm View Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Lots 12 & 13 Brook Meadow Sec. 2 on S. Meadowbrook Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Meeting and Submittal Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting on December 9, 2022, with a full-day budget discussion scheduled as new business. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, reports, bids and contracts, and commissioner comments. No specific budget figures or other details are provided in the agenda.

• Budget discussion (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
• Bids & contracts review
• Unfinished business
• Next meeting scheduled for December 13 at 9:00 a.m.

The Commission met for a budget discussion. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the minutes other than a motion to recess and subsequent adjournment.

• Approved motion to stand in recess until 4:30 p.m. (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting for a routine administrative session. The main item is a budget discussion scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

The Commission conducted budget discussions from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved recess until 1:15 p.m. (3-0)
• Approved recess until 4:30 p.m. (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will consider several contracts and bids, including garage door replacement, a Health Department driveway project, and a wastewater agreement with Centertown. They will also discuss a per diem rate increase and youth specialists' comp time and holiday pay, and may enter a closed session on computer network information.

• Approval of Public Works Garage Door Replacement Contract Quotes
• Bid Award – Health Department Driveway Project
• Signing of Sub Recipient Agreement with Village of Centertown Wastewater Project
• Renewal of Contract with Boone County for 2023 regarding Detention of Juveniles
• Discussion of Per Diem Rate Increase

The Commission approved several public works and health department projects, including a $50,000 wastewater project for the Village of Centertown. It also authorized $124,939 for EMS dispatch console upgrades using ARPA funds and updated per diem rates for 2023.

• Approved Public Works Garage Door Replacement (3-0)
• Approved Health Department Driveway Project contract (3-0)
• Approved TEAP Agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 ARPA Plan for Village of Centertown Wastewater Project (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Boone County Family Court Services for Juvenile Detention (3-0)
• Approved medication training contract with Judith Stacey at $25.00 per hour (3-0)
• Approved $124,939 for EMS Dispatch Console Upgrades via ARPA funds (3-0)
• Amended per diem rates to $40.00 In State and $46.00 Out of State effective 01-01-2023 (2-1)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will hold budget hearings for several county departments, including Court Security, Public Administrator, EMS, Court Services, Child Support, and the Prosecuting Attorney. The Commission will also discuss and possibly sign a Remote Desktop Support Access Agreement with GoTo.

• Budget hearings for Court Security, Public Administrator, EMS, Court Services, Child Support, and Prosecuting Attorney
• Discussion/Signing of Remote Desktop Support Access Agreement with GoTo

The Commission approved an agreement with GoTo Technologies USA for Remote Desktop Support Access. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports from county officials and budget hearings.

• Approved agreement with GoTo Technologies USA for Remote Desktop Support Access (3-0)

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission will open bids for the Health Department Driveway Project (Project #2022-28) at a public meeting on November 30, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Health Department Driveway Project, Project #2022-28
• Bid opening at 3:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers, 311 E. High Street, Room 200

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will hold budget hearings for several county departments, including the Sheriff, Information Systems, Maintenance, Auditor, Circuit Clerk, Assessor, and Recorder of Deeds. The Commission will also consider signing a JAG application and a state ARPA grant for law enforcement.

• Budget hearings for Sheriff, Information Systems, Maintenance, Auditor, Circuit Clerk, Assessor, Recorder of Deeds
• Signing of JAG Application
• State ARPA Grant for Law Enforcement

The Commission approved the signing of a Medicaid cost report and two grant applications for law enforcement. Budget hearings were held for several county departments, including the Sheriff and Assessor.

• Approved signing the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Medicaid Cost Report (3-0)
• Approved signing the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) application (3-0)
• Approved signing the ARPA SLFRF Peace Officers Grant application (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle administrative matters, including accounts payable, a state ARPA grant for law enforcement, and a medical transportation provider agreement. The main focus is a series of budget hearings for various county departments and the Capital Improvement Sales Tax.

• State ARPA Grant for Law Enforcement
• Mo Dept. of Medical Transportation Provider Agreement
• Budget hearings for Public Works, Planning, Parks & Rec, Sales Tax
• Budget hearing for Prenger Family Center
• Budget hearing for Capital Improvement Sales Tax

The Cole County Commission approved the Missouri Department of Social Services Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Provider Agreement. The Commission also approved accounts payable pending review. A State ARPA Grant for Law Enforcement was postponed.

• Approved accounts payable pending review (3-0)
• Approved Missouri Department of Social Services GEMT Provider Agreement (3-0)
• Postponed State ARPA Grant for Law Enforcement

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including signing agreements and contract renewals. They will also discuss a state ARPA grant for law enforcement and a public works garage door replacement.

• Signing of Sub Recipient Agreement with United Capital City Soccer Club
• Renewal 2 with Airgas for Medical Grade Oxygen
• Renewal 2 of Sheriff Department Uniforms
• Signing of Election Equipment Contracts
• Discussion of State ARPA Grant for Law Enforcement

The Commission approved a $350,000 sub-recipient agreement with the United Capital City Soccer Club. Other actions included renewing contracts for EMS oxygen and sheriff uniforms, and approving a voting system purchase. The board also authorized a $6,200 garage door replacement for Public Works.

• Approved $350,000 Sub-recipient Agreement with United Capital City Soccer Club (3-0)
• Renewed Medical Grade Oxygen contract for EMS with Airgas An Air Liquide (3-0)
• Renewed Sheriff's Department uniforms contract with Leon Uniform Co. (3-0)
• Approved Purchase Agreement for Unisyn Voting Solutions OpenElect Voting System with Henry M. Adkins & Son, Inc. (3-0)
• Executed Master Software License and Services Agreement with KnowInk (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
• Approved $6,200 GBH Builders proposal for Public Works Garage Door Replacement (3-0)
• Approved Support Letter for Missouri Women's Business Center's Community Revitalization Grant application (3-0)

Road & Bridge Advisory Board

The Cole County Road and Bridge Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss road and bridge projects, including updates on grants and the Multimodal Transload Rail Facility. The main new business is a presentation and funding discussion for the Wildwood Drive and Militia Drive extensions. The meeting is open to the public.

• Wildwood Drive Extension and Militia Drive Extension presentation and funding discussion
• Project status update
• Recent grant awards update
• Multimodal Transload Rail Facility update
• Approval of August 18, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the August 18, 2022 minutes. Members received updates on grant awards and the Multimodal Transload Rail Facility, and discussed potential extensions for Wildwood Drive and Militia Drive.

• Approved agenda
• Approved August 18, 2022 meeting minutes

Road and Bridge - Stormwater Management Advisory Committee (SMAC)

The Cole County Stormwater Management Advisory Committee (SMAC) is holding a routine meeting to adopt the agenda, approve previous minutes, and discuss any stormwater concerns. No concerns from registered citizens are listed. The committee will also set the next meeting date and vote to adjourn.

• Approval of May 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• No registered citizen stormwater concerns on agenda
• Update on findings and actions from previous meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for May 18, 2023

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will review the auditor's proposed 2023 budget, hear presentations on the Wildwood Drive Extension and Militia Drive Extension projects, and consider several contracts and grant applications, including a Vets Securing America contract and a Victims of Crime Act grant. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss computer network operational information.

• Delivery of Auditor's Proposed Budget for 2023
• Wildwood Drive Extension and Militia Drive Extension Projects Presentation
• Signing of Vets Securing America Contract
• Victims of Crime Act Grant Contract Signing
• Approval and Signing of Change Order No. 1 – Carnegie Building Site Improvements

The Cole County Commission approved several service contracts, including unarmed security and parking garage maintenance. The board also passed a resolution supporting a City of Jefferson application for a Community Revitalization Grant and signed two grant agreements.

• Approved contract for Unarmed Security Guard Services with Vets Securing America (3-0)
• Approved contract for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting City of Jefferson Community Revitalization Grant application (3-0)
• Approved engagement letter for Newman, Comley & Ruth to represent County Clerk (3-0)
• Renewed Parking Garage Door Installation & Maintenance Services for $2,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 on Carnegie Building Site Improvements (3-0)
• Approved 2023 State Drug Task Force Grant, Second Opportunity (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will consider awarding a bid for 2022-27 Election Equipment and sign several subrecipient agreements with local organizations, including the City of Jefferson, Missouri River Regional Library, and The Salvation Army. They will also discuss a support letter for a Salvation Army grant application, approve a renewal with Fabick Cat for heavy equipment maintenance, and award a bid for tires and miscellaneous services. Other items include approving a stormwater management maintenance agreement and subaward agreements for EMD Homeland Security Grants.

• Bid award for 2022-27 Election Equipment
• Subrecipient agreements with City of Jefferson, Missouri River Regional Library, The Salvation Army, St Thomas the Apostle, Osage Fire Protection District, Cole County Volunteer Medical First Responder, River City Habitat for Humanity
• Approval of 2023 EMS Education Services with FlightBridge ED
• Renewal with Fabick Cat for heavy equipment maintenance
• Bid award for 2022-29 Tires & Misc. Services

The Commission approved multiple sub-recipient agreements for community projects and awarded contracts for election equipment and public works. They also formally noted an emergency meeting held on November 7 regarding ADA accessibility allegations for voter machines.

• Awarded $317,063 in ARPA funds for election equipment to Adkins and iPads to KnowInk (3-0)
• Approved $300,000 sub-recipient agreement with City of Jefferson for Fire Tower Hyde Park Project (3-0)
• Approved $146,201 and $25,000 sub-recipient agreements with Osage Fire Protection District (3-0)
• Approved $133,290 sub-recipient agreement with Cole County Volunteer Medical First Responder Squad (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 sub-recipient agreement with The Salvation Army (3-0)
• Approved $13,773.15 for a new server for Tyler Technologies from SHI (3-0)
• Approved contract renewal for heavy equipment maintenance with Fabick Cat (3-0)
• Awarded Bid 2022-29 for tires and misc. services to Pomps Tire Service (3-0)

Planning Committee

The Cole County Planning Commission will review three final plats for subdivisions, including a replat and two minor subdivisions. No variances or other business are on the agenda. The meeting is a regular review of plat applications.

• Replat of Lot 3 Fitzpatrick Subdivision, S. Rock Creek, applicants Jeff & Melanie Fitzpatrick
• Carpenter's Corner Minor Subdivision, State Rt. CC, applicant Maurice Schulte
• Brenneke Acres Section Two Minor Subdivision, Lock and Dam Rd., applicant Wayne Brenneke

The Cole County Planning Commission unanimously approved three plats subject to recommendations from staff and Cole County Abstract. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022, meeting.

• Approved Replat of Lot 3 Fitzpatrick Sub. Sec. 3 – South Rock Creek (Unanimous)
• Approved Carpenter’s Corner – Ste Rt. CC – GBG plat (Unanimous)
• Approved Brenneke Acres Sec. Two – Lock and Dam Rd. – CMPS plat (Unanimous)
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Traffic & Safety Advisory Board

The Cole County Traffic and Safety Advisory Board is meeting to consider citizen requests for traffic safety improvements, including a blind driveway sign, speed bumps, a speed study, and a reduced speed limit. The board will also approve minutes from its April 2022 meeting and set 2023 meeting dates. This is a regular business meeting with no major policy decisions expected.

• Zion Road: request for blind driveway sign
• Terra Bella Drive: request for speed bumps near Meeting Street intersection
• Loesch Road: request for speed study and 'Children at Play' signing
• Old Forge Road: request for 20 mph speed limit on gravel road

The board denied requests for a blind driveway sign on Zion Road, speed bumps on Terra Bella Drive, and a 20 mph limit on Old Forge Road. The board approved a proposal to raise the rural speed limit on Loesch Road to 40 mph while maintaining 30 mph in residential areas.

• Denied blind driveway sign request for Zion Road
• Denied speed bump request for Terra Bella Drive
• Approved raising rural speed limit to 40 mph and keeping 30 mph in residential areas on Loesch Road
• Denied request for 20 mph speed limit on Old Forge Road
• Approved 2023 meeting dates

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for contract 2022-29, which covers tires and miscellaneous services for the county's Public Works department. This is a routine procurement action where bids will be received and opened publicly.

• Bid opening for 2022-29 TIRES AND MISC SERVICES, COLE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS

The county opened one bid for 2022-29 Tires & Misc. Services for Cole County Public Works. The bid was submitted by Pomps Tire Service, Inc. No final decision was made during the meeting.

• Received and opened one bid from Pomps Tire Service, Inc. for 2022-29 Tires & Misc. Services

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will consider several contracts and agreements, including subrecipient agreements with Russellville City Hall, a storm water improvement contract, and a workers compensation insurance renewal. They will also discuss staffing in the Public Administrator's Office and review accounts payable.

• Signing of Subrecipient Agreement with Russellville City Hall #1 and #2
• Discussion and Award of APRA Application for United Capital City Soccer Club
• Approval and Signing of Contract for Grand Point Storm Water Improvements 2022-203-1
• Renewal of Workers Compensation Insurance for 2023
• Signing of Quitclaim Deed for Multimodal Transload Facility property

The Commission approved several sub-recipient agreements for community projects and awarded a storm water improvement contract. They also authorized a staffing change in the Public Administrator’s Office and renewed workers compensation insurance for 2023.

• Approved $50,000 agreement with Russellville City Hall for City Park Project (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 agreement with Russellville City Hall for Water System Improvement Project (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 ARPA funding for United Capital City Soccer Club (3-0)
• Awarded Grand Point Storm Water Improvements Project contract to Stockman Construction Corp. (3-0)
• Renewed MEM Worker's Compensation coverage for 2023 (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 agreement with Capital City Area Council for Special Services (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 agreement with Jefferson City Rape & Abuse Crisis Services (3-0)
• Approved staffing change from 4 to 3 in the Public Administrator’s Office (3-0)

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for the Grand Point Storm Water Improvements project (2022-203-1) on October 28, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Chambers. This is a public bid opening, and no decisions are made at this meeting; bids received will be considered later.

• Bid opening for Grand Point Storm Water Improvements (project 2022-203-1)
• Public meeting at Cole County Commission Chambers, 311 E. High Street, Room 200, Jefferson City, MO

The County opened bids for the Grand Point Storm Water Improvements Project 2022-203-1. Seven bids were received, ranging from $37,525.00 to $60,798.35. No contract was awarded during this meeting.

• Opened 7 bids for Grand Point Storm Water Improvements Project 2022-203-1

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including renewing employee health and other benefits for 2023, awarding a contract for unarmed security guard services, and signing several grant-related agreements. They will also discuss and potentially approve purchases of public works equipment and radios for the Sheriff's Department. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel issues.

• Renewal of employee health, dental, life, vision and opt life insurance for 2023 with Wall Street Group
• Bid award for 2022-26 unarmed security guard services
• Signing of grant application for Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF)
• Signing of subrecipient agreements with multiple organizations including Russellville Lohman Fire Protection District, Lincoln University, and Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson City
• Discussion and approval of public works equipment purchases (tandem dump trucks, sign truck, pickup trucks) and radios for Sheriff's Department

The Commission renewed employee health, dental, life, and vision insurance for 2023 and approved several vehicle purchases for Public Works. Additionally, the board signed multiple sub-recipient agreements for various community organizations and fire districts.

• Renewed employee health insurance with UMR and Smith RX (3-0)
• Renewed employee life, dental, and vision insurance with Sun Life (3-0)
• Awarded 2022-26 Unarmed Security Guard Services to Vets Securing America (3-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 sub-recipient agreement with Lincoln University (3-0)
• Approved $500,000 sub-recipient agreement with Cole County Fire Protection District (3-0)
• Approved $300,000 sub-recipient agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson City (3-0)
• Approved purchase of two Ford 3/4 Ton 4x4 pickups for $102,086.00 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of Sign Shop Boom truck for $210,263.00 and Tandem Dump Trucks totaling $526,720.00 (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including minutes, reports, and announcements. The main item of new business is a design and development review of the EMS building project at an off-site location.

• Design & Development Review of EMS Building Project at Architects Alliance, 631 West Main Street, Jefferson City

The Cole County Commission convened on October 24, 2022, with Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman and Western District Commissioner Harry Otto present; Eastern District Commissioner Jeff Hoelscher was absent. The only substantive action was a meeting at Architects Alliance to review the Design & Development of the EMS Building Project. No other decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

• Met at Architects Alliance to review EMS Building Project design (no vote recorded)

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for election equipment (Bid 2022-27) on October 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. This is a routine procurement step; no award decision is being made at this meeting.

• Bid opening for 2022-27 ELECTION EQUIPMENT

The County opened bids for 2022-27 Election Equipment from three vendors: Henry M. Adkins & Sons, Inc., KnowInk LLC, and Elkins-Swyers Company, Inc. No contract was awarded; the County will take the bids under consideration.

• No decisions made — bids received and opened for 2022-27 Election Equipment; matter tabled for later consideration

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including reappointing two members to the Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Board of Review, signing an annual contract with AP Triton for GEMT consulting services, reviewing accounts payable, and approving the 2023 holiday calendar court orders. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Reappointment of Craig Sullivan and Wyn Kelley to Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Board of Review
• Signing of Annual Contract with AP Triton for GEMT Consulting Services
• Accounts Payable Review
• Approval and Signing of 2023 Holiday Calendar Court Orders

The County Commission unanimously approved appointments to the Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Board of Review, signed the annual GEMT consulting contract with AP Triton for EMS, and adopted the 2023 holiday calendars for both EMS and the County. No votes were divided; all motions passed 3-0. The meeting also included discussion of an upcoming 9.7% inflation factor for EMS transport and plans for health insurance renewal.

• Appointed Mr. Craig Sullivan and Mr. Wyn Kelley to Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Board of Review (3-0)
• Approved annual contract with AP Triton for GEMT Consulting Services for EMS (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
• Adopted EMS 2023 holiday calendar (3-0)
• Adopted County 2023 holiday calendar (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters and several specific items, including a proposed pay increase for part-time patrol deputies, a discussion on ARPA funding for stormwater projects, and approval of multiple contracts and grants. The agenda includes both decisions and discussions, with several items requiring approval or signing.

• Increase in part-time patrol deputy pay from $16.64 to $20.00 per hour
• Discussion of ARPA application funding for Public Works storm water projects
• Approval and signing of revised development agreement for Cole County Multimodal Transload Facility
• Approval and signing of professional services contract with Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission for the transload facility
• Approval and signing of EMPG Grant for FY 2022

The Cole County Commission unanimously approved several actions, including rescinding a previous development agreement and adopting a revised one for the Cole County Multimodal Transload Facility. They also approved a $20,000 professional services agreement with Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission, an ImpactLife contract for EMS, and a $20,369.92 workers' compensation safety dividend check. Additionally, the commission approved a $3.36 per hour wage increase for part-time patrol deputies and a jail interview room recording replacement.

• Rescinded previous Development Agreement for Cole County Multimodal Transload Facility (3-0)
• Adopted revised Development Agreement for Cole County Multimodal Transload Facility (3-0)
• Approved $20,000 Professional Services Agreement with Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission (3-0)
• Approved ImpactLife contract for EMS (3-0)
• Approved $20,369.92 workers' compensation safety dividend check from Wallstreet (3-0)
• Approved jail interview room recording replacement (3-0)
• Approved part-time patrol deputy wage increase from $16.64 to $20.00 per hour (3-0)
• Approved radio cables and faceplates for Sheriff's Dept. under ARPA expenditure (3-0)

Planning Committee

The Cole County Planning Commission is meeting to review a floodplain variance request for an accessory structure at 10572 Marina Rd., continued from September, and to consider the final plan for the Boxwood Lane Development. No plats or old business are on the agenda.

• Variance from floodplain ordinance for accessory structure under 400 sq ft at 10572 Marina Rd.
• Final plan review for Boxwood Lane Development by Pat McKim CMPS

The commission unanimously approved a floodplain variance for Glenn Thomas at 10572 Marina Rd. for an accessory structure with flood vents, and unanimously approved the Boxwood Lane Innovative Development preliminary and final plan, subject to stormwater plan review. Chairman Hennessy abstained from both votes. No other business was discussed.

• Approved variance from floodplain management ordinance for accessory structure at 10572 Marina Rd. (Glenn Thomas, owner) – unanimous, Hennessy abstaining
• Approved Boxwood Lane Innovative Development preliminary and final plan (Boxwood Ln., CMPS) – unanimous, Hennessy abstaining, subject to stormwater plan review and approval by Cole County Public Works

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving several contracts and agreements. Key items include a childcare health consultation contract, a contract for collecting city liens, an ARPA sub-recipient agreement, and a grant application for the Red Slipper Warrior Project. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of Childcare Health Consultation Contract from MODESE for FY23
• Approval of Contract for Collector's Office to Collect City of Lohman Liens
• Approval of ARPA Sub-Recipient Agreement and Award Letters
• Approval of Purchase of Sound Recording Equipment for Courts
• NAP Grant Application for Red Slipper Warrior Project

The Cole County Commission approved several contracts and agreements, including the ARPA sub-recipient agreement and award letters, and added a $50,000 grant for the St. Francis Xavier Home renovation while revising the Russellville Lohman Fire Protection District's SCBA amount to $155,823. They also approved the purchase of sound recording equipment for the courts and a NAP grant application for Red Slipper Warrior Project. All votes were unanimous except for Accounts Payable, where Commissioner Otto abstained.

• Approved Child Care Health Consultation Contract from MODESE (3-0)
• Approved contract for Collector to collect City of Lohman Liens (3-0)
• Approved WIC Local Agency Nutrition Services contract with MODHSS (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (2-0-1 abstention)
• Added $50,000 for St. Francis Xavier Home renovation and revised Russellville Lohman Fire Protection District SCBA amount to $155,823 (3-0)
• Approved ARPA Sub-recipient Agreement and Award Letter notification (3-0)
• Approved purchase of Sound Recording Equipment for the Courts (3-0)
• Approved Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Grant Application for Red Slipper Warrior Project (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission approved several contracts and agreements, including a $19,000 engineering services contract for the Health Department driveway project and a new inmate food service contract with Trinity Services Group. The commission also signed a Stryker equipment master agreement and a WISEWOMAN program agreement with the state health department. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Stryker Master Agreement and related equipment documents (3-0)
• Approved bid award and contract for 2022-25 Inmate Food Service Program with Trinity Services Group (3-0)
• Approved WISEWOMAN Program Agreement letter with MODHSS (3-0)
• Approved $19,000 engineering services agreement with Engineering Surveys and Services for Health Department Driveway Project (3-0)
• Approved proposal from Tyler's Lock & Key Service for new courthouse key system (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
• Approved closed session to discuss personnel issues (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is holding a regular meeting with a routine agenda. The only substantive item listed is a closed session to discuss personnel issues, as permitted by Missouri law. All other agenda items are procedural, including approval of minutes, reports, and announcements.

• Closed session for personnel issues under Missouri statute 610.021(13)
• Regular meeting called to order at 11:00 a.m.
• Next scheduled meeting set for September 27th at 9:00 a.m.

The commission met and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss personnel issues under Missouri statute 610.021(13). After the closed session, they voted to recess until 4:30 p.m. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Voted unanimously to enter closed session for personnel issues (3-0)
• Voted unanimously to exit closed session and recess until 4:30 p.m. (3-0)

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for contract 2022-26, which covers unarmed security guard services for the county. This is a procedural step where bids are publicly opened; no award decision is made at this meeting.

• Bid opening for 2022-26 Unarmed Security Guard Services

The County opened bids for unarmed security guard services (solicitation 2022-26) from three vendors: Citadel Security Group LLC, USEA, and Vets Securing America. No decision was made; the bids will be taken under consideration.

• Opened bids for 2022-26 Unarmed Security Guard Services from three bidders
• No award or denial made; bids under consideration

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving contracts for uniforms, prisoner transportation, and child care sanitation inspections, as well as a budget adjustment and equipment purchases. They will also discuss the assessor's maintenance plan and hear from the recorder about a new server and from Carla Malone Steck about audits.

• Renewal of uniform and mat services contract with Aramark
• Bid award and contract signing for 2022-24 prisoner transportation services
• Approval of environmental child care sanitation inspections agreement (revised)
• 2nd and final reading of Budget Adjustment #12
• Approval of purchase of 1-ton Chevrolet pickup for Public Works

The commission approved a 10-year, $3,531,104 lease for Stryker capital equipment for EMS, and signed multiple contracts including uniform services, body-worn cameras, prisoner transportation, and child care sanitation inspections. A partnership with ImpactLife was tabled for two weeks, and the commission discussed the Assessor's maintenance plan and a possible cyber security attack.

• Approved Aramark Uniform Services contract renewal for Public Works (3-0)
• Approved Turn-Key Mobile body-worn cameras and storage contract for Sheriff's Office (3-0)
• Approved 2022-24 Prisoner Transportation Service Contract with US Corrections (3-0)
• Approved Amended Environmental Child Care Sanitation Inspections Agreement for Health Dept. (3-0)
• Approved $3,531,104 Stryker equipment lease for EMS (3-0)
• Approved Budget Adjustment #12 for $11,410 for Health Dept. WIC Program (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 1-Ton Chevrolet pickup truck from Don Brown Chevrolet for Public Works (3-0)
• Approved Huber & Associates Managed Service Agreement Addendum for $16,020 (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items. The main substantive item is a discussion of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding, which may affect how federal funds are allocated in the county.

• Discussion of ARPA Funding

The Cole County Commission approved ARPA funding for some entities during its September 15, 2022 meeting. Letters and sub-recipient agreements will be mailed to the approved entities. The meeting also included a motion to recess until 4:30 p.m., which passed unanimously.

• Approved ARPA funds for some entities (unanimous)
• Approved motion to recess until 4:30 p.m. (3-0)

Planning Committee

The Cole County Planning Commission will review three minor subdivision plats and consider a floodplain and setback variance request for a property on Marina Road. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and no old business or correspondence.

• Windswept Subdivision minor plat, State Hwy. E, final
• Replat of Lot #2 Greenland Subdivision, Quarry Rd., final
• Hartley Farm minor plat, Branch Rd., final
• Variance request at 10572 Marina Rd. for accessory structure in floodplain and 9' front setback

The Cole County Planning Commission approved three subdivision plats (Windswept Subdivision, Replat of Lot #2 Greenland Subdivision, and Hartley Farm) unanimously, subject to staff recommendations. A front setback variance for an accessory structure at 10572 Marina Rd. was granted unanimously (with Chair Hennessy abstaining). A floodplain ordinance variance for the same structure was tabled until October to allow installation of flood vents.

• Approved Windswept Subdivision plat unanimously, subject to staff recommendations
• Approved Replat of Lot #2 Greenland Subdivision unanimously, subject to staff recommendations
• Approved Hartley Farm plat unanimously, subject to staff recommendations
• Granted 9' front setback variance at 10572 Marina Rd. unanimously (Hennessy abstaining)
• Tabled floodplain ordinance variance at 10572 Marina Rd. until October meeting unanimously (Hennessy abstaining)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will consider several administrative items, including a MoDOT agreement for a multimodal transload facility, budget adjustments, and support letters for developments. The meeting also includes a retirement resolution and contract approvals.

• Approval of MoDOT Agreement for FRE Grant for Multimodal Transload Facility Project
• 2nd and Final Reading of Budget Adjustment #10 and #11
• Signing of Support Letter for Stronghold Landing Development
• Signing of Support Letter for Oak Leaf Villas Development
• Approval of Stryker Sole Source

The Cole County Commission unanimously approved several items including signing agreements for freight enhancement grants, a contract amendment for child care health consultation, a sole-source purchase for EMS equipment, and two budget adjustments totaling $14,000. The Commission also signed support letters for two housing developments and approved change orders for road projects. Discussions were held about a requested audit of the Circuit Clerk's office and overtime for election workers.

• Approved signing Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Agreement for Freight Enhancement Program (3-0)
• Approved Authorizing Resolution for Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission grants for Freight Enhancement Projects (3-0)
• Approved Contract Agreement Amendment 01 with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for Child Care Health Consultation (3-0)
• Approved Stryker Sole Source for EMS (3-0)
• Approved Budget Adjustment #10 for $10,000 for County Clerk's HAVA Election Security Grant (3-0)
• Approved Budget Adjustment #11 for $4,000 for County Health Dept. Child Care Health Program (3-0)
• Approved signing Support Letter for Stronghold Landing Development (3-0)
• Approved signing Support Letter for Oak Leaf Villas Development (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will consider several contracts and agreements, including an email server upgrade, an EDA financial assistance award and development agreement for the Multimodal Transload Facility, and a contract for a nurse practitioner. They will also discuss ARPA funding, public works pay plans, and vote on budget adjustments and the purchase of new bodycams. A closed session is scheduled to discuss computer operations.

• Approval of agreement for Cole County Email Server Upgrade with Huber and Associates
• Approval of EDA Financial Assistance Award for Multimodal Transload Facility Development
• Approval of Multimodal Transload Facility Development Agreement
• 2nd and Final Reading of Budget Adjustment #9
• Purchase of New Bodycams

The Cole County Commission approved several contracts and purchases, including an Exchange Server upgrade with Huber & Associates, an EDA Financial Assistance Award and development agreement for the Multimodal Transload Facility with Capital Land Investment and Capital Oil Terminals, an independent contractor agreement for a nurse practitioner, body cameras for the Sheriff's office, and an EMS outdoor warning purchase. The commission also adopted a Public Works Career Path Progression Plan (2-1), approved Budget Adjustment #9, and tabled ARPA funding discussion and a rezoning support letter. A motion to add a 10-cent per year salary adjustment to the career path died due to lack of a second.

• Approved Huber & Associates Exchange Server Upgrade contract (3-0)
• Approved EDA Financial Assistance Award for Multimodal Transload Facility (3-0)
• Approved Multimodal Transload Facility Development Agreement with Capital Land Investment and Capital Oil Terminals (3-0)
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreement for Nurse Practitioner Heather Hynes (3-0)
• Adopted Public Works Career Path Progression Plan (2-1)
• Approved Budget Adjustment #9 for $8,745.00 for Public Works vehicle insurance (3-0)
• Approved purchase of body cams for Sheriff's office (3-0)
• Approved EMS Purchase with Outdoor Warning for $12,619.07 (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving contracts, reviewing accounts payable, and considering first readings of budget adjustments. They will also discuss purchasing new bodycams and Cradle Point devices for patrol vehicles, and will enter a closed session to discuss legal actions.

• Approval of WIC Contract from MODHSS
• Approval of FY23-25 CCSI Participation Agreement
• Signing of MOU with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (Birth and Death Certificates)
• 1st Reading of Budget Adjustment #10 and #11
• Purchase of New Bodycams and Cradle Point Devices for Patrol Vehicles

The Cole County Commission approved several health department contracts, including a WIC nutrition services agreement and a Show Me Healthy Women services contract, and authorized a sole-source EMS equipment lease with Stryker. A purchase of body cameras for the Sheriff's Department was tabled to the next meeting. Budget adjustments for election security and children's health were introduced but not voted on.

• Approved sole-source ad with Stryker ALS 360 for EMS equipment lease (3-0)
• Approved Program Services Contract for WIC Local Agency Nutrition Services with DHSS (3-0)
• Approved FY23-25 Environmental Child Care Sanitation Inspections Participation Agreement (3-0)
• Approved MOU with DHSS for access to state data center for birth/death certificates (3-0)
• Approved Show Me Healthy Women Services Agreement with JCMG, P.C. (3-0)
• Approved Show Me Healthy Women Services Agreement with JCMG Ancillary Services, LLC (3-0)
• Approved Childcare Health Consultation Contract with DESE (3-0)
• Tabled purchase of body cameras for Sheriff's Dept. to next meeting

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will hold a public hearing to set the 2022 tax levy and approve county tax levies, and will conduct the first reading of Budget Adjustment #9. The commission will also discuss ARPA funding applications, a Wardsville Fire/EMS station construction project, and agreements for juvenile housing services with Boone County. Several contract signings are scheduled, including for software and electronic monitoring services.

• Public hearing for setting 2022 tax levy
• 1st reading of Budget Adjustment #9
• Signing of Annual Peopleware Agreement for Recorder of Deeds Office
• Signing of Electronic Monitoring Services Contracts with BI Inc
• Discussion of Wardsville Fire/EMS Station Construction

The Cole County Commission approved the 2022 tax levies for Public Works and General Fund, and signed contracts with iCounty Technologies and BI Incorporated. They also approved a $1,010,877 community cooperative project agreement for six towns and five ARPA funding requests for emergency services and sheriff's departments. A broadband discussion was postponed, and a budget adjustment for Public Works was introduced but not acted upon.

• Approved 2022 tax levy for Public Works at .2779 (3-0)
• Approved 2022 General Fund tax levy at .0665 (3-0)
• Approved iCounty Technologies Contract (3-0)
• Approved both contracts with BI Incorporated (3-0)
• Approved five ARPA funding requests for Emergency Management, EMS, Health Department, Sheriff's Radios, and Sheriff's Narcan (3-0)
• Approved agreement with Boone County Family Court Services, Juvenile Division (3-0)
• Approved six Community Cooperative Project Agreements totaling $1,010,877 for Wardsville, Russellville, St. Thomas, St. Martins, Lohman, and Centertown (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for the 2022-25 Food Service Program on August 22, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. This is a procedural step to receive bids for the county's food service contract.

• Bid opening for 2022-25 Food Service Program

The County opened bids for the 2022-25 Food Service Program. Two bids were received, from Trinity Services Group and Tiger Correctional Services. No other bids were submitted. The County will consider these bids.

• Opened bids for 2022-25 Food Service Program
• Received bids from Trinity Services Group and Tiger Correctional Services
• No other bids received
• County will take bids into consideration

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for prisoner transportation services (bid 2022-24) at 3:00 p.m. on August 18, 2022. This is a procedural step to receive bids; no award or decision is being made at this meeting.

• Bid opening for 2022-24 Prisoner Transportation Services

The meeting was a procedural bid opening for prisoner transportation services. One bid was received from U.S. Corrections and will be considered by the county. No decisions were made.

• No decisions made; bid received and taken under consideration

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including accounts payable, and to discuss the 2022 tax levy and a prosecuting attorney salary grant. The agenda also includes a broadband discussion and survey presentation from the Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership, plus signing of an EMS/Medical First Responders MOU and a generator maintenance contract amendment.

• Discussion of Tax Levy for 2022
• Broadband Discussion & Survey – Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership
• Signing of Cole County EMS/Medical First Responders MOU
• Approval & Signing of Amendment 2 to Generator Maintenance Contract
• Prosecuting Attorney Salary Grant Discussion

The Cole County Commission approved two contracts: a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cole County Volunteer Medical First Responders Squad and an amendment to the Generator Maintenance Contract. They also approved Accounts Payable pending review and signed an Assurance of Compliance with federal grant rules. A public hearing on the 2022 Tax Levy was scheduled for the following Tuesday.

• Approved Cole County EMS / Volunteer Medical First Responders Squad MOU (3-0)
• Approved Amendment to Generator Maintenance Contract (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
• Signed Assurance of Compliance with 2 CFR 200.317-200.326 (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting for a regular administrative session. The only substantive item on the agenda is a discussion of the courts budget under new business. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as approval of minutes, reports, and announcements.

• Discussion of Courts Budget

The Cole County Commission met and held a discussion on the Court's 2023 budget, with Judge Beetem presenting his budget requests. No formal decisions were made on the budget or any other substantive items. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting until 4:30 p.m. (3-0)

Planning Committee

The Cole County Planning Commission will review three subdivision plats and two variance requests for a commercial building at 5308 Monticello Rd. The plats include a townhouse survey, a minor subdivision on State Hwy. D, and another on Swift Rd. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 12 meeting.

• Townhouse Survey – Lot 30 Pioneer Terrace Sec. 4, Pioneer Trail Dr., Dave Burks Construction, LLC
• Miller Subdivision Minor – State Hwy. D Final, Paul & Mary Miller
• The Mines Subdivision Minor – Swift Rd. Final, Arthur Groose
• Variance request at 5308 Monticello Rd. for 10' front setback along Walther Ave.
• Variance request at 5308 Monticello Rd. for 10' front setback from platted 30' setback

The commission unanimously approved three subdivision plats (Townhouse Survey Lot 30, Miller Subdivision, and The Miones Subdivision) subject to staff recommendations and comments from Cole County Abstract. It also granted two front setback variances for a commercial building at 5308 Monticello Rd. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved Townhouse Survey Lot 30, Pioneer Terrace Sec. 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Miller Subdivision plat (unanimous)
• Approved The Miones Subdivision plat (unanimous)
• Granted two 10-foot front setback variances at 5308 Monticello Rd. (unanimous)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will consider several bids and contracts, including telephone and video visitation services, Sheriff's Department vehicle maintenance, EMS collection services, and a sole-source overhead door purchase. They will also discuss ARPA funding, a prosecuting attorney's salary grant, and approve a proposal for drug testing services.

• Bid award for 2022-21 Telephone & Video Visitation
• Bid award and contract signing for Sheriff's Department Vehicle Maintenance
• Renewal 1 of 2021-16 EMS Collection Services
• Approval of Stormwater Grant Agreement with Missouri Department of Economic Development
• Discussion of ARPA Funding

The Cole County Commission unanimously approved seven contracts and agreements, including bids for telephone/video visitation and sheriff's vehicle maintenance, plus renewals and grants. They also approved accounts payable, a drug screening proposal, and accepted a recommendation for Small Community Cooperative Project funding. No items were denied or tabled.

• Awarded Bid 2022-21 Telephone & Video Visitation to Homewav (3-0)
• Awarded Bid 2022-22 Sheriff's Department Vehicle Maintenance to Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair (3-0)
• Signed renewal of Contract 2021-16 EMS Collection Services with LifeQuest Services (3-0)
• Approved Overhead Door Company Sole Source for Sheriff's Dept (3-0)
• Signed WIC Local Agency Nutrition Services contract with MODHSS (3-0)
• Approved Stormwater Grant Agreement with Missouri DED (3-0)
• Approved Intrado Life & Safety Solutions Viper Call Handling Quote (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable and noted carport check for EMS (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving contracts and a proclamation, discussing compromised elections and HVAC upgrades, and entering a closed session on security systems.

• Approval of 2021-20 Propane Provision & Service Amendment
• Signing of CCEMS-JCFD MOU for Medical First Response
• Approval of Agreement with Gredell Engineering
• Proclamation for World Breastfeeding Week
• Discussion of Courthouse Annex HVAC Upgrades

The Cole County Commission approved several contracts and appointments, including a propane services amendment with MFA Oil, an EMS MOU with Jefferson City Fire Department, a geotechnical study for the new ambulance facility, and an HVAC upgrade study for the Courthouse Annex. They also appointed Tamara Garber to the Careleave Program Committee and presented a proclamation for World Breastfeeding Week. No substantive decisions were made on other matters.

• Appointed Tamara Garber to Careleave Program Committee (3-0)
• Approved Amendment 2021-20 Propane Provision & Services with MFA Oil (3-0)
• Approved CCEMS-JCFD MOU for Emergency Medical Services through Dec 31, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved contract with Gredell Engineering Resource for geotechnical study at Adams & McCarty Streets (3-0)
• Approved Proposal #22014 Courthouse Annex HVAC upgrade study with Mid Mo Engineering (3-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss security systems (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is holding its regular Friday meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering minutes, reports, and liaison updates, with the only substantive new business being a property tax abatement request for the County Collector.

• Abatement of property for County Collector

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving bids and contracts. Key actions include awarding a contract for land records software, approving a sole source agreement, and signing contracts for pretrial services and a building project. The commission will also review accounts payable and discuss a geotechnical study for a new EMS station.

• Bid Award of 2022-20 Land Records Software Management & Imaging System
• Approval & Signing of SWC Sole Source
• Signing of 2022-13 PreTrial Services Contract w/ AutoMon
• Bid Award – Carnegie Building Site Improvements Project
• Discussion of Geotechnical Study for Design of EMS Station

The Cole County Commission unanimously approved all agenda items, including awarding Bid #2022-20 to ICounty for the Recorder's office land records software system. The commission also approved several contracts and agreements, including a $21,500 PreTrial Services Contract with AutoMon, a renewal with TransUnion for the Sheriff's Department, and a contract with Don Schnieders Excavating for the Carnegie Building site improvements. All votes were 3-0 in favor.

• Awarded Bid #2022-20 to ICounty for Land Records Software Management & Imaging System (3-0)
• Approved Sole Source form and quote with South Western Communications (3-0)
• Approved 2022-13 PreTrial Services Contract with AutoMon for $21,500.00 (3-0)
• Renewed Agreement with TransUnion for Sheriff's Department (3-0)
• Approved contract with Don Schnieders Excavating for Carnegie Building Site Improvements Project #2022-23 (3-0)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement with Bartlett & West for South Brooks Drive Stormwater Improvements Phase 3 (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 on Tanner Bridge Road Alignment Improvements Project #2022-601-1 (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is holding its regular weekly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering call to order, approval of minutes, committee reports, and announcements. The only substantive item listed is under new business, which references the Board of Equalization, but no specific action is detailed.

• Board of Equalization under new business

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for the Carnegie Building Site Improvements Project on July 22, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Chambers. This is a procedural step to receive contractor bids for the project.

• Bid opening for Carnegie Building Site Improvements Project
• Location: Cole County Commission Chambers, 311 E. High Street, Room 200, Jefferson City, MO

The County opened bids for the Carnegie Building Site Improvements Project #2022-23. Four bids were received, with Don Schnieders Excavating Co. submitting the lowest at $436,107.25. No award was made at the meeting; the County will consider the bids and announce an award soon.

• Opened bids for Carnegie Building Site Improvements Project #2022-23
• Received bid from Stockman Construction Corp. - $615,918.30
• Received bid from B&P Patterson, LLC - $660,902.72
• Received bid from Don Schnieders Excavating Co. - $436,107.25
• Received bid from Keeley Construction - $720,375.00
• Deferred award decision; County to consider bids and award soon

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters and several significant items, including approval of agreements for the South Brooks Drive stormwater project and the Multi-modal Transload Facility and Rail Spur Extension, as well as resolutions for disaster recovery and highway safety grants. They will also discuss COVID pay, salaries, and mileage reimbursement.

• Appointment of Adam Brown to Cole County Parks Committee
• Approval of Professional Administrative Services Agreement with Mid-MO Regional Planning Commission for CDBG stormwater project
• Approval of Development Agreement and Engineering Services Agreement for Multi-modal Transload Facility and Rail Spur Extension
• 2022-2023 DWI and HMV Highway Safety Grant Awards
• Discussion of COVID pay and Prenger Center salary

The Cole County Commission approved several items, including a new COVID sick leave policy (40 hours general, 48 for EMS, effective July 10-Dec 10), a $166,900 engineering services agreement for the Multi-modal Transload Facility, and increased the mileage reimbursement rate from 49 to 55 cents per mile. They also approved appointments, a CDBG disaster recovery resolution, and a juvenile officer salary proposal capped at $100,000. Two agreements were tabled: the Development Agreement with Capital Land Investment and Capital Oil Terminals, and the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Central Missouri Professional Services.

• Appointed Adam Brown to Cole County Parks Committee (3-0)
• Reappointed Commissioner Otto to Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission Board (3-0, Otto abstained)
• Appointed Sonny Sanders to Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission Board (3-0)
• Approved courthouse drinking fountain and lock supplies/install, $8,888.76 total (3-0)
• Approved Professional Administrative Services Agreement for CDBG South Brooks Drive Stormwater Project (3-0)
• Signed resolution to apply for CDBG Disaster Recovery Funds (3-0)
• Approved $166,900 engineering agreement for Multi-modal Transload Facility (3-0)
• Adopted COVID sick leave policy (2-1, Hoelscher no)

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for the 2022-22 Sheriff's Department Vehicle Fleet Maintenance contract. This is a procedural step to receive bids for vehicle maintenance services; no award is being made at this meeting.

• Bid opening for 2022-22 Sheriff's Department Vehicle Fleet Maintenance

The County opened bids for the 2022-22 Sheriff's Department Vehicle Fleet Maintenance contract. Only one bid was received, from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair. The County will take the bid into consideration, meaning no award was made at this meeting.

• Opened bid for 2022-22 Sheriff's Department Vehicle Fleet Maintenance
• Received sole bid from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair
• County will take bid into consideration (no award made)

Planning Committee

The Cole County Planning Commission is meeting to review a minor subdivision plat and a floodplain variance request. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a public hearing on the variance.

• Stark Subdivision, Section Two Minor, State Hwy. Z Final, Erma Stark Mid State
• Variance request by Steve Knaebel for property at 4527-4529 River Front Dr. to build a 640 sq ft storage structure below the 100-year flood elevation
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting

The Cole County Planning Commission unanimously approved the Stark Subdivision, Section Two plat, subject to staff recommendations and comments from Cole County Abstract. It also granted a variance to Steve Knaebel for a storage structure in the floodplain, subject to certification by a licensed engineer. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no old business or correspondence.

• Approved Stark Subdivision, Section Two plat (unanimous)
• Granted floodplain variance for 4527-4529 River Front Dr. storage structure (unanimous)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including contract renewals, budget adjustments, and discussions on mosquito spraying and ARPA applications. The agenda includes several action items such as approving contracts and a budget transfer, as well as discussions on county services and funding.

• Renewal of Janitorial Supplies contract (2021-18)
• Amendment to Generator Maintenance Service Contract (2020-29)
• Approval of SWC Sole Source contract
• 2nd and Final Reading of Budget Adjustment #8
• Discussion of ARPA applications

The Cole County Commission approved several contracts and budget items, including renewing the janitorial supplies contract with Hillyard Inc., amending the Cummins generator contract to add three generators, and signing an independent contract with Cherie Golden for the Prenger Family Center. They also approved a $20,885.04 purchase of three mobile dual band radios, a $5,035 budget adjustment, a $10,000 budget transfer, and a K-9 maintenance training agreement with Boone County. A sole source contract was tabled, and a motion to honor a mosquito fogging request passed 2-1.

• Renewed janitorial supplies contract with Hillyard Inc. (3-0)
• Amended Cummins generator contract to add 3 generators (3-0)
• Signed independent contract with Cherie Golden for Prenger Family Center (3-0)
• Continued agreement with RJ Scherr & Associates (3-0)
• Approved mosquito fogging for Hemstreet neighbors (2-1)
• Purchased 3 mobile dual band radios for $20,885.04 (3-0)
• Approved Budget Adjustment #8 for $5,035.00 (3-0)
• Signed K-9 maintenance training agreement with Boone County (3-0)

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for telephone and video visitation services at the Cole County Jail. This is a procurement action to select a vendor for jail communication services.

• Bid opening for telephone and video visitation services, Cole County Jail

The county opened bids for Bid #2022-21, Telephone and Video Visitation Services for the Cole County Jail. Eight bidders submitted proposals. No award was made; the county will consider all bids.

• Opened bids for jail phone/video visitation services (8 bidders)
• No award made; bids under consideration

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will consider several contracts and purchases, including a bid award for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program and amendments to public health contracts. They will also discuss mosquito spraying, equipment purchases, and the county assessor's certification values for 2022. A closed session is scheduled for personnel issues.

• Bid Award - 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program, Project No. 2022-501-1
• Approval of Amendment to the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Contract
• Approval of the Show Me Healthy Women Annual Contract
• Approval of purchase of 20 Ton Equipment Trailer
• County Assessor's Certification Values for 2022

The Cole County Commission approved three contracts: an amendment to the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program Services Contract with DHSS, the Show Me Healthy Women Annual Program Services Contract, and awarded the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program bid to Jefferson Asphalt Company. They also approved a purchase quotation for a 20-ton trailer and accounts payable. Discussions were held on courthouse requests, mosquito spraying, and equipment purchases, with no final decisions on those items.

• Approved amendment to Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program Services Contract with DHSS (3-0)
• Approved Show Me Healthy Women Annual Program Services Contract with DHSS (3-0)
• Awarded 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program bid to Jefferson Asphalt Company (3-0)
• Approved purchase quotation for Holden Industries 20 Ton Trailer (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission approved a letter to the Economic Development Administration for the Multimodal Transload Facility project phasing, and approved Accounts Payable pending review. The 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program bid was tabled until next week's meeting. The commission also approved the Health Department's purchase of a refrigerator and held a first reading of Budget Adjustment #8 without action.

• Approved Multimodal Transload Facility Request for Project Phasing Letter to EDA (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
• Tabled 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program bid until next week
• Approved Health Department refrigerator purchase
• First reading of Budget Adjustment #8 ($5,035) — no action taken

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program, Project No. 2022-501-1. This is a procedural step to receive contractor bids for road resurfacing work. No award or decision is being made at this meeting.

• Bid opening for 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program, Project No. 2022-501-1

The county opened a single bid from Jefferson Asphalt for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program, Project No. 2022-501-1. The bid includes a base bid of $828,482.00 and various alternates. No other bids were received. The county will take the bid into consideration, meaning no contract was awarded at this meeting.

• Opened bid from Jefferson Asphalt for 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program (single bid)
• Base bid: $828,482.00
• County Parking Lots: $68,930.00
• Alternate 1: $55,399.94
• Alternate 2: $174,779.36
• Alternate 3: $137,208.46
• City of Russellville: $98,673.41
• No award made; bid taken under consideration

Bid Openings

This meeting was originally scheduled as a bid opening for telephone and video visitation services at the Cole County Jail, but the agenda states it has been rescheduled for July 7. No bids will be opened at this time.

• Bid opening for Telephone and Video Visitation Services, Cole County Jail
• Rescheduled for July 7

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including accounts payable, a budget adjustment, and contract renewals. They will also discuss increasing the mileage reimbursement rate, election reform, and land issues. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• 2nd and Final Reading of Budget Adjustment #7
• Renewal 1 of 2020-20 Food Products, Prenger Family Center
• Increased Mileage Reimbursement Rate Discussion
• Election Reform Discussion
• Carla Malone Steck to Discuss Land Issues

The Cole County Commission approved a $23,262 budget adjustment for the Public Works Fund, signed an agreement with CompuGroup Medical to convert health records, renewed a food products contract with Kohl Wholesale, and approved accounts payable. Discussions were held on mileage reimbursement rates, election reform, and wastewater treatment jurisdiction, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
• Approved Budget Adjustment #7 for $23,262 for Public Works Fund (3-0)
• Approved agreement with CompuGroup Medical Inc. to convert health records at Health Dept. (3-0)
• Renewed Contract No. 2020-20 Food Products with Kohl Wholesale for Prenger Family Center (3-0)

Planning Committee

The Commission will review final plats for several subdivisions including Signature Ridge and CAV-Farm. The meeting also includes requests for property variances regarding setbacks and floodplain management.

• Final plat of Signature Ridge Subdivision Sec. 1 on Major Friendship Rd.
• Final plat of Signature Em subdivision Sec. 2 on Major Dogwood Trail
• Final plat of CAV-Farm Subdivision Section 2 Minor on Osage Bend Rd.
• Variance for commercial storage units at 6025 Hwy. 54 W.
• Floodplain management variances for 10208 Marina Road and 4323 River Front Dr.

The Cole County Planning Commission unanimously approved four final plats, including Signature Ridge Subdivision Sections 1 and 2, Cav-Farm Subdivision Section 2, and a townhouse survey, all subject to staff recommendations. Three variances were also granted: a front setback variance for commercial storage units at 6025 Hwy. 54 W., and two floodplain variances for structures at 10208 Marina Road and 4323 River Front Dr., the latter subject to engineer certification. No other business was discussed.

• Approved final plat of Signature Ridge Subdivision Sec. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Signature Ridge Subdivision Sec. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Cav-Farm Subdivision Section 2 (unanimous)
• Approved townhouse survey Lot 17, Pioneer Terrace Sec. 3 (unanimous)
• Granted 15' front setback variance at 6025 Hwy. 54 W. (unanimous)
• Granted floodplain variance at 10208 Marina Road (unanimous)
• Granted floodplain variance at 4323 River Front Dr., subject to engineer certification (unanimous)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including a final reading of Budget Adjustment #6, approval of several EMS-related purchases, and change orders for construction projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• 2nd and Final Reading of Budget Adjustment #6
• Signing of Bulletproof Vest Grant Application
• Purchase of Dispatch Chairs, Mobile Radios, and Ventilator Mounts from EMS Capital
• Change Order No. 1 for Darby Place Stormwater Improvements
• Change Order No. 2 for Business 50 West Improvements

The Cole County Commission approved several routine items, including a $4,000 budget adjustment for local court enhancement, a bulletproof vest grant application, EMS equipment purchases, and multiple change orders for road projects. The purchase of mobile radios from EMS Capital was tabled. All votes were 2-0 with Western District Commissioner Harry Otto absent.

• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (2-0)
• Approved Budget Adjustment #6 for $4,000 for Local Court Enhancement (2-0)
• Approved signing Bulletproof Vest Grant Application (2-0)
• Approved purchase of Dispatch Chairs for EMS (2-0)
• Tabled purchase of Mobile Radios from EMS Capital
• Approved purchase of vehicle mounts for Ventilators for EMS (2-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Darby Place Stormwater Improvements (2-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Business 50 West Improvements (2-0)

Parks Committee

The committee will discuss the 2022 Parks Department Budget and potential new capital improvement projects. Discussions include lighting at Thoenen Park, parking lot options for the Walking Nature Trail, and a possible new park near Elston.

• 2022 Parks Department Budget Discussion
• Lighting at Thoenen Park
• Parking lot at County Park
• Possible New Park near Elston
• Greenway Trail Connection to Subdivision

The Cole County Parks Committee met on December 7, 2021, and approved the amended agenda and the September 7, 2021 meeting minutes. Members discussed the proposed 2022 parks budget, a walking nature trail, a combined Greenway Trail and County Park parking lot project, and potential lighting at Thoenen Park. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was informational.

• Approved amended agenda
• Approved September 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Extended Victor Rackers' term
• Extended Jamie Pearson's term

County Commission

The Cole County Commission, with Presiding Commissioner Bushman absent and Commissioner Otto acting as presiding, approved several contracts and agreements, including the Safe Cribs contract with DESE, Accounts Payable, Ketterman Lane NID lien releases, an EDA grant certification, the Public Works Personnel Safety Manual, and a GIS Services Agreement with the City of St. Martins. They also gave approval to a draft ARPA application and held a first reading of Budget Adjustment #7 for $23,262, with no action taken. All votes were 2-0 with Bushman absent.

• Approved Safe Cribs contract with Missouri DESE (2-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (2-0)
• Approved Ketterman Lane NID lien releases (2-0)
• Approved draft ARPA application for public comment
• Approved signing Appendix A for EDA Grant (2-0)
• Approved Public Works Department Personnel Safety Manual (2-0)
• Approved GIS Services Agreement with City of St. Martins (2-0)
• First reading of Budget Adjustment #7 ($23,262) — no action

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including receiving the 2021 audit report, reviewing budget adjustments, and considering contract renewals. The commission will also discuss a premium pay extension and a CPR/First Aid training request before entering a closed session for personnel issues.

• Presentation of 2021 Audit Report by Williams Keepers
• Renewal of Medical Director Contract
• Signing of CAD Contract from Tyler
• 2nd and Final Reading of Budget Adjustment #5
• 1st Reading of Budget Adjustments #6 and #7

The Cole County Commission approved several items, including an independent contractor agreement for the Health Department's medical director, CAD contracts with Tyler Technologies for the Sheriff's office and EMS, a $65,000 budget adjustment for Public Works, and the county's financial statement for 2021. They also received an audit report presentation and discussed premium pay and CPR/AED training without action. Budget Adjustment #6 for the Juvenile Center had a first reading with no action, and Budget Adjustment #7 was tabled.

• Approved Independent Contractor Agreement with Dr. Eric Caywood as Health Department Medical Director (3-0)
• Approved CAD contracts with Tyler Technologies for Sheriff's office and EMS (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (2-0, Hoelscher abstained)
• Approved Budget Adjustment #5 for $65,000 for Public Works (3-0)
• Approved Financial Statement of Cole County for year ended December 31, 2021 (3-0)
• Went into closed session for personnel issues (3-0)
• Went out of closed session and recessed until 4:30 p.m. (3-0)

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for the 2022-20 Land Records Software Management & Imaging System contract. This is a procedural step to receive vendor bids for the county's land records technology.

• Bid opening for 2022-20 Land Records Software Management & Imaging System

The Cole County Commission opened bids for the 2022-20 Land Records Software Management & Imaging System contract. Five vendors submitted bids, and the county will take them into consideration. No award was made at this meeting.

• Opened bids for 2022-20 Land Records Software Management & Imaging System
• Received bids from Tyler Technologies, Fidlar Technologies, iCounty Technologies, Pioneer Technology Group, and GovOS
• County will take bids into consideration; no award made

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving minutes, reports, and accounts payable. They will also consider several contracts and agreements, including an IBM Master Services Agreement, a WIC contract amendment, and a bid award for the Woods Crossing Road pavement replacement project. The commission will also review budget adjustments and discuss a support letter for a MODOT freight grant application.

• Bid Award for 2022-505-1 Woods Crossing Road Pavement Replacement
• Signing of IBM Master Services Agreement
• Signing of WIC Enhancement Contract Amendment
• 2nd and Final Reading of Budget Adjustment #3 and #4
• Approval of Support Letter for MODOT Freight Enhancement Program Grant Application for the Cole County Multi-Modal Transload Facility

The Cole County Commission approved several contracts and budget adjustments, including a $2,000,000 EMS Sales Tax Fund adjustment and a $1,288,000 Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software purchase funded by ARPA. They also awarded a road pavement contract and signed various agreements. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved IBM Master Services Agreement for Service Elite (3-0)
• Approved WIC Enhancement Contract Amendment (3-0)
• Awarded Woods Crossing Road Pavement Replacement contract to GWH Landscape Contracting for $243,981.75 (3-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Stop Violence Against Women (VAWA) agreement (3-0)
• Approved Budget Adjustment #3 for $450.00 (General Revenue Fund) (3-0)
• Approved Budget Adjustment #4 for $2,000,000.00 (EMS Sales Tax Fund) (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for MODOT Freight Enhancement Program Grant (3-0)
• Approved funding $200,600.84 for EMS ventilators and $70,000 for Sheriff's Law Enforcement Academy scholarships via ARPA (3-0)

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for the 2022-505-1 Woods Crossing Road Pavement Replacement project. This is a procedural step to receive bids for the road work.

• Bid opening for Woods Crossing Road Pavement Replacement (project 2022-505-1)

The Cole County Commission opened bids for Bid #2022-505-1, the Woods Crossing Road Pavement Replacement project, on May 20, 2022. Six bids were received and read aloud. The County will take the bids into consideration; no contract was awarded at this meeting.

• Opened bids for Woods Crossing Road Pavement Replacement (Bid #2022-505-1)
• Received six bids, ranging from $243,981.75 to $408,341.60
• Took bids under consideration; no award made

Road and Bridge - Stormwater Management Advisory Committee (SMAC)

The Cole County Stormwater Management Advisory Committee (SMAC) is meeting to discuss stormwater concerns, including flooding issues on Homeland Drive raised by registered citizens. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and setting the next meeting date. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled beyond routine procedural items.

• Presentation and discussion of stormwater flooding issues on Homeland Drive by Larry Seabaugh, Alan and Sonja Helm, Greg Campbell, and Kathryn Schulte
• Approval of November 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Next meeting date set for November 17, 2022

The committee heard citizen complaints about stormwater flooding on Homeland Drive, including concerns about grading and a retaining wall. County staff will investigate the capacity of an area inlet and communicate findings to property owners. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and prior minutes.

• Agenda approved
• November 18, 2021 meeting minutes approved
• County to investigate area inlet capacity on Homeland Drive

Road & Bridge Advisory Board

The Cole County Road and Bridge Advisory Committee is meeting to review project status updates, prioritize gravel road upgrades for the 2022-2026 sales tax period, and discuss the timeline for the Small Community Cooperative Projects Program. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project names listed.

• Project prioritization for next sales tax period (2022-2026): Gravel Road Upgrades
• Small Community Cooperative Projects Program: timeline for submittal, review, ranking, award, and recommendation to County Commission
• Approval of March 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Project Status Update report

The Cole County Road and Bridge Advisory Committee approved staff recommendations to move forward with upgrades on Hickory Hill Road and North Rock Creek Road for the 2022-2026 sales tax period. The committee also agreed to meet on July 19, 2022, to review applications for the Small Community Cooperative Projects Program. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with agenda and prior minutes approved.

• Approved amended agenda (motion by Wunderlich, second by Dawson)
• Approved March 24, 2022 meeting minutes (motion by Bishop, second by Dawson)
• Approved staff recommendation to upgrade Hickory Hill Road and North Rock Creek Road (motion by Wunderlich, second by Bishop)
• Agreed to meet July 19, 2022 to review Small Community Cooperative Projects applications

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including budget adjustments, contracts, and proclamations. They will also discuss the property at 314 Gateway, review ARPA funding requests, and hear an update from the Rape & Abuse Crisis Center. A closed session is scheduled for legal actions.

• 2nd and final reading of Budget Adjustment #2
• 1st reading of Budget Adjustment #5
• Signing of 2nd request for ARPA funding and update on ARPA application
• Discussion of property at 314 Gateway
• Signing of Change Order #2 and #4 on the 209-210 Adams Street Project

The Cole County Commission approved several items including a $25,544 budget adjustment for the Law Enforcement Fund, an addendum to an agreement with Attorney John Ruth, change orders for a property at 209 Adams St., a surplus title for a 2015 Ford, a carport contract with Eagle Carports for $5,638.05, and the 2nd Request for ARPA Funding. They also discussed a CDL training reimbursement agreement, the property at 314 Gateway, election records retention, and ambulance cooling. No action was taken on Budget Adjustment #5 for the Public Works Fund.

• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
• Approved Budget Adjustment #2 for $25,544 for Law Enforcement Fund (3-0)
• Approved Addendum to Agreement with Attorney John Ruth (3-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 and #4 with GBH Builders for 209 Adams St.; Change Order #3 denied (3-0)
• Approved surplus title for 2015 Ford for Sheriff's Dept. (3-0)
• Approved carport contract with Eagle Carports for $5,638.05 pending legal review and Lincoln University's acceptance (3-0)
• Approved 2nd Request for ARPA Funding (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will conduct a site visit at the Lawrence J. Renn Jr. property north of St. Martins. The meeting includes discussions regarding a proposed lease for this location.

• Site visit to Route T property, North of St. Martins
• Discussion of proposed lease on the Lawrence J. Renn Jr. Property

The Cole County Commission met on May 11, 2022, with two of three commissioners present. They viewed the Lawrence J. Renn Jr. property on Route T, north of Elston, regarding a possible proposed lease, but no decision was made. The only formal action was adjournment, which passed unanimously.

• Viewed Lawrence J. Renn Jr. property on Route T for possible lease (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0, Hoelscher absent)

Planning Committee

The Cole County Planning Commission is meeting to review two final subdivision plats: the major Summerfield Estates Section Two on Summerfield Drive and the minor K. Lepage Subdivision on Schott Road. No variances, old business, or correspondence are on the agenda.

• Final plat of Summerfield Estates Sec. Two (major) on Summerfield Dr, submitted by CR Properties/Ken Thoenen
• Final plat of K. Lepage Subdivision (minor) on Schott Rd, submitted by Kyle Lepage

The Cole County Planning Commission unanimously approved the final plat for Summerfield Estates Sec. 2 and the K. Lepage Subdivision, both subject to staff recommendations. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and brief.

• Approved final plat of Summerfield Estates Sec. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved K. Lepage Subdivision plat (unanimous)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including awarding a bid for pre-trial services case management and discussing a feasibility study for a Public Works facility master plan. The agenda also includes several approvals and first readings of budget adjustments, along with other administrative items.

• Bid Award of 2022-13, Pre-Trial Services Case Management
• Discussion of Public Works Facility Master Plan Feasibility Study
• Approval of Min Split for AC unit at the County Health Building
• 1st Reading of Budget Adjustment #3 and #4
• Renewal 2 w/Wireless USA, Vehicle Equipment Install & Repair

The commission awarded the Pre-Trial Services Case Management & Reporting Software contract to Automon, LLC, and approved several other contracts and appointments. They also discussed a feasibility study for the Public Works facility and began the abatement process for a property at 314 Gateway Dr. Two budget adjustments were introduced but not acted upon.

• Awarded Pre-Trial Services software to Automon, LLC (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
• Awarded Mini Split contract to Capital City Air, Meyer Electric, Weathercraft (3-0)
• Appointed Joe Gassner to Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District Board (3-0)
• Renewed service agreement with Accurate Controls Inc. with $5,872 increase (3-0)
• Renewed Wireless USA vehicle equipment install & repair services with 5% increase (3-0)

County Commission

This agenda is a cancellation notice for the Cole County Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2022. The only listed item, a visit to a property on Route T north of St. Martins regarding a proposed lease on the Lawrence J. Renn Jr. property, was canceled at 11:00 AM. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• 11:00 AM item canceled: visit to property on Route T, north of St. Martins
• Proposed lease on the Lawrence J. Renn Jr. property (canceled)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including awarding bids for equipment, signing contract renewals, and reviewing a budget adjustment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Bid Award of 2022-18 Turfmaker Hydroseeder
• Bid Award of 2022-19 Compressor
• Signing of Contract renewal for Adult Brain Injury Program Service Coordination
• Signing of LUCAS CPR Device service Renewal with Stryker, Sole Source
• 1st Reading of Budget Adjustment #2

The Cole County Commission unanimously approved multiple bids and contract renewals, including a $22,000 hydroseeder and a $16,550 compressor from Technology International, a managed network services contract addition with Huber & Associates, and a $12,861.45 service renewal with Stryker for LUCAS CPR devices. They also approved an engagement letter for legal services up to $4,000 and an architect agreement for a new facility. A budget adjustment for the Law Enforcement Fund was read for the first time with no action taken.

• Awarded Bid 2022-18 Turfmaker Hydroseeder to Technology International for $22,000 (3-0)
• Awarded Bid 2022-19 Compressor to Technology International for $16,550 (3-0)
• Signed contract addition to Managed Network & Security Service Agreement with Huber & Associates (3-0)
• Signed engagement letter with Newman Conley Ruth for up to $4,000 for Malin vs. Cole County case (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
• Signed contract renewal for Adult Brain Injury Program Service Coordination (3-0)
• Signed service renewal with Stryker for LUCAS CPR Devices for $12,861.45 (3-0)
• Signed Owner and Architect Agreement with Architects Alliance for new facility at McCarty and Adams (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will consider awarding several bids and contracts, including for EMS furniture, a hydroseeder, a compressor, and pavement preservation and chip seal programs. They will also hold public hearings on stop signs at two locations, discuss a possible future park property, and approve various contracts and grant applications.

• Bid Award for 2022-17 Furniture EMS
• Bid Award of 2022-18 Turmaker Hydroseeder
• Award of the 2022 Pavement Preservation Seal Program
• Public Hearing on Nolan Lane and Carly Drive at South Country Club Drive
• Approval and Signing of the Protection Program for Victims/Witnesses of Violent Crime Grant Application

The Cole County Commission approved several contracts and agreements, including an EMS furniture bid, pavement preservation and chip seal programs, and multiple traffic safety measures. Two bids were tabled, and a grant application was also tabled. The commission discussed a potential county park donation and approved various service agreements.

• Awarded EMS Furniture Bid 2022-17 to Working Fire Furniture & Mattress Co for $16,221.71 (3-0)
• Signed 2022 Pavement Preservation Seal Program with Corrective Asphalt Materials for $150,629.83 (3-0)
• Signed 2022 Chip Seal Program with Missouri Petroleum Products Co. for $590,182.13 (3-0)
• Approved Program Services Contract Amendment #1 with MOHDSS for Crisis Cooperative (3-0)
• Signed Summer Food Service Program Inspections Agreement with MOHDSS (3-0)
• Accepted Traffic & Safety Advisory Board recommendations for stop signs on Nolan Lane and Carly Drive (3-0)
• Approved installation of JC Loop signs on Rock Ridge Road and County Park Road (2-1)
• Signed agreement with Neumayer for four Gasboy Pumps and Fuelmaster Upgrade (3-0)

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for the 2022 Chip Seal Program, Project No. 2022-502-1. This is a routine procurement step where sealed bids for road maintenance work are opened publicly. No award or decision is made at this meeting; bids are received and later reviewed.

• Bid opening for 2022 Chip Seal Program, Project No. 2022-502-1

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for two Public Works equipment purchases: a TurfMaker 390 hydroseeder (bid 2022-18) and a compressor (bid 2022-19). The meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. No decisions are made at this meeting; bids are opened and later considered.

• Bid 2022-18: TurfMaker 390 hydroseeder for Public Works
• Bid 2022-19: compressor for Public Works
• Bid opening at 3:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers, Room 200

County Commission

The Commission will meet to sign several maintenance agreements and legal counsel contracts. The agenda also includes discussions regarding EMS salary changes and the Jeff City Soccer Complex project.

• Signing of 2022-14 Elevator Maintenance Agreement
• Signing of 2022-16 Interior Painting Agreement
• Resolution for Tax Credit Sponsorship for Jeff City Soccer Complex Project
• Discussion of EMS schedule and salary changes
• Presentation of Phase 2 Professional Services Proposal with Architects Alliance

The Cole County Commission approved several contracts and agreements, including elevator maintenance, interior painting, and professional services for a new substation. They also adopted a new EMS salary and staffing schedule and approved applications for a tax credit for the Jefferson City Soccer Complex. The commission discussed ARPA fund priorities with the advisory committee.

• Approved Otis Elevator Company contract for elevator maintenance (3-0)
• Approved Imhoff Construction Inc. contract for EMS interior painting at $15,835.00 (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
• Approved agreement with Shetler Law, LLC for Public Administrator's legal counsel (3-0)
• Approved resolution to submit application to Missouri Development Finance Board for soccer complex tax credit (3-0)
• Approved Phase 2 Professional Services Proposal with Architects Alliance for substation at McCarty and Adams (3-0)
• Adopted EMS salary and staffing schedule submitted by Chief Hoy (3-0)
• Approved supplemental agreements with MR Installation, LLC and Central Missouri Professional Services (3-0)

Special Ad Hoc Committees

The Cole County Commission is holding a special meeting of the ARPA Needs Assessment Advisory Committee. The committee will discuss needs assessment forms and set a next meeting date. This is a working session to gather input on how to allocate American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Discussion of needs assessment forms for ARPA funding
• Meeting held at Ascend Business Strategies, 1025 Southwest Blvd, Suite A, Jefferson City
• Committee will set next meeting date

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission will conduct a bid opening for project 2022-17. This session is specifically for reviewing submitted bids regarding furniture and EMS items.

• Bid opening for 2022-17 FURNITURE, EMS

The Cole County Purchasing Agent opened bids for furniture for EMS (2022-17). Working Fire Furniture & Mattress Co. Inc. submitted the only bid, with prices for mattresses and chairs. The county will consider the bid; no award was made at this meeting.

• Opened bids for 2022-17 Furniture, EMS
• Received bid from Working Fire Furniture & Mattress Co. Inc.
• Took bid under consideration; no award made

Planning Committee

The Commission will review seven final plat applications for various subdivisions across the county. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding amendments to building permit fees.

• Review of seven subdivision plats including White Field Acres Sec. Two Major and Francis Field Subdivision
• Variance request for 6209 Rt. BB to allow a 25’ front setback for a detached garage
• Discussion regarding amending building permit fees

County Commission

The Cole County Commission meets to handle routine administrative business, including accounts payable, a budget adjustment, and several contract approvals. They will also discuss salary issues in the Sheriff's Department and the use of ARPA funds, along with other county matters.

• 2nd and final reading of Budget Adjustment #1
• Discussion of salary issues in the Cole County Sheriff Department
• Approval of Hot Spot with FirstNet for the County Health Department
• Signing of Contract w/Meyer Electric Generator Health Department
• Discussion of ARPA Funds

The Cole County Commission approved the sheriff's salary schedule grid effective May 1, 2022, despite a no vote from Commissioner Hoelscher. They also awarded an interior painting contract to Imhoff Construction for $15,835, approved a budget adjustment for an Emergency Management Agency grant, and signed contracts for generator installation and other services. Discussions were held on sheriff salary issues, a health department hotspot, soccer complex tax credit sponsorship, and the Rock Island Trail assessment.

• Adopted sheriff's salary schedule grid effective May 1, 2022 (2-1, Hoelscher no)
• Awarded 2022-16 Interior Painting contract to Imhoff Construction for $15,835 (3-0)
• Approved Budget Adjustment #1 for $11,998 from Homeland Security for Emergency Management Agency Grant (3-0)
• Signed Nunn Company Agreement (3-0)
• Approved Sole Source Ad for Stryker ProCare Services (3-0)
• Signed Amendment with Aramark Uniform Services (3-0)
• Signed contract with Meyer Electric Company for $21,327 for Health Department generator installation (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)

Bid Openings

The county opened bids for project 2022-16 Interior Painting. Three bids were received and read aloud. No contract was awarded; the county will take the bids into consideration.

• Opened bids for 2022-16 Interior Painting; no award made
• Imhoff Construction bid $15,835.00
• One Love Enterprises bid $22,400.00
• Extreme Painting bid $16,000.00

Traffic & Safety Advisory Board

The Cole County Traffic and Safety Advisory Board is meeting to consider a staff request for stop signs at Mt. Hope Road and Waterford Road, as well as citizen requests for bicycle wayfinding and safety signage. The board will also adopt the agenda, approve previous meeting minutes, and hear public comment.

• Stop signs at Mt. Hope Road and Waterford Road
• JC Bike Loop wayfinding signing reconsideration
• Bicycle safety signing throughout the county

The Cole County Traffic and Safety Advisory Board met on April 7, 2022, and considered a staff request for stop signs at Nolan Lane and Carly Drive at South Country Club Drive, as well as citizen requests for bike loop wayfinding and countywide bicycle safety signing. The minutes do not record any final decisions or votes on these items, indicating the meeting was procedural or discussion-only.

• No formal decisions recorded; items discussed include stop signs at Nolan Lane and Carly Drive at South Country Club Drive
• Citizen request for JC Bike Loop wayfinding signing reconsideration discussed
• Citizen request for countywide bicycle safety signing discussed

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including awarding bids for concrete repair and elevator maintenance services. The commission will also discuss the Prenger Family Center building, natural gas for 2022, and the county park trail connector project, among other items. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Bid award for 2022-15 Concrete Repair Service
• Bid award for 2022-14 Elevator Maint & Repair Service
• Discussion of Prenger Family Center Building
• County Park Trail Connector Project Concurrence Award
• Approval of Ventilator purchase from EMS Capital

The Cole County Commission approved several contracts and agreements, including bids for concrete repair and elevator maintenance, a contract with Architects Alliance for the Prenger Family Center, and agreements for the County Park Trail Connector Project. They also accepted the Collector's Annual Settlement for 2021, approved the purchase of ventilators for EMS for $200,600.84, and appointed Harry Otto to the Mid Mo Housing Agency. All votes were unanimous except for two abstentions.

• Approved Concrete Repair Service Bid Award 2022-15 (3-0)
• Awarded elevator maintenance bid to Otis Elevator Co. (3-0)
• Approved contract with Architects Alliance for Prenger Family Center (3-0)
• Accepted Collector's Annual Settlement for 2021 (3-0)
• Agreed to County Park Trail Connector Project with Spalding Constructors (2-0-1 abstention)
• Approved MOU with City of Jefferson for Trail Connector Project (3-0)
• Approved purchase of EMS ventilators for $200,600.84 (3-0)
• Appointed Harry Otto to Mid Mo Housing Agency (2-0-1 abstention)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including reviewing accounts payable, approving a budget adjustment, and signing several contracts and agreements. These include the VM Ware renewal, an opioid settlement MOU, and various service agreements. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major public hearings or zoning items on the agenda.

• 1st Reading of Budget Adjustment #1
• Approving VM Ware Renewal
• Signing Opioid Settlement MOU
• Signing Federal Prisoner Contract
• Signing FLOCK Camera MOU Agreement

The Cole County Commission unanimously approved several contracts and agreements, including renewing VMware with SHI, signing the Opioid Settlement MOU with the State of Missouri, and purchasing a bio diesel fuel tank. A budget adjustment for the Emergency Management Agency was read but no action was taken. The signing of an Independent Agreement with a Case Manager was moved to next week's agenda.

• Renewed VMware with SHI for $3,054.45 (3-0)
• Signed Opioid Settlement MOU with State of Missouri (3-0)
• Signed Annual Maintenance Agreement with Cisco via Huber & Associates (3-0)
• Signed Huber Professional Service Agreement for Policy Based Routing (3-0)
• Signed Teletask Agreement for Health Dept. (3-0)
• Purchased Bio Diesel Fuel Tank for $10,548.56 from Wallis Lubricants (3-0)
• Signed ELC ED Expansion Program Services Contract Amendment with MODHSS (3-0)
• Signed new Federal Prisoner Contract with U.S. DOJ (3-0)

County Commission

The Commission will review accounts payable and discuss several administrative items including building maintenance staffing and COVID-related pay extensions. The meeting also includes discussions regarding capital improvement projects and the Health Department generator.

• Signing of Agreement with Hewlett Packard
• Signing of Quote from SHI for Office 365 Renewal
• Approval of City/County Agreement for Building Permit Inspection Assistance
• Discussion of 40 Hours Extension of COVID Leave
• Discussion of Extension of Premium Pay

The Cole County Commission approved several contracts and motions, including a $43,649 generator for the Health Department, a $309.71 Hewlett Packard agreement, and an Office 365 renewal with SHI. They also extended COVID leave through June 30, 2022, and approved a MOU for building permit inspection assistance with the City. The motion to rescind authorization for Jefferson City Bike Loop signs on county roads passed 2-1, with Commissioner Otto voting no.

• Approved Hewlett Packard agreement for $309.71 (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
• Extended 40 hours of COVID Leave until June 30, 2022 (3-0)
• Extended Premium Pay through check period June 2022 (2-1, Otto no)
• Approved 30-day Care Leave Pay Request (3-0)
• Rescinded authorization for Jefferson City Bike Loop signs on county roads (2-1, Otto no)
• Approved MOU with City/County for Building Permit Inspection Assistance (3-0)
• Approved SHI Office 365 Renewal agreement (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will meet to review accounts payable and several new business items. The agenda includes the award of a contract for the Darby Place Road Stormwater Improvements Project.

• Contract Award of Darby Place Road Stormwater Improvements Project No 2022-202-2
• Amendment with Bi Incorporated
• Agreement with JCREP Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership
• Agreement with Cole County Soil and Water
• Mediacom internet service agreement for 209 Adam

Bid Openings

The County opened bids for the Darby Place Stormwater Improvements Project No. 2022-202-1. Four bids were received, with GWH Landscape Contracting LLC submitting the lowest at $37,624.58. The County will take the bids into consideration; no award was made at this meeting.

• Opened bids for Darby Place Stormwater Improvements Project No. 2022-202-1
• Received bid from GWH Landscape Contracting LLC - $37,624.58
• Received bid from Sam Gaines Construction Inc. - $54,857.50
• Received bid from Don Schnieders Excavating Co. - $58,127.54
• Received bid from Logan Excavating LLC - $77,537.00
• County will take bids into consideration; no award made

County Commission

The Commission will discuss various administrative items including parking improvements for the Carnegie Building and parking lot overlays. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Recorder of Deeds software and an ARPA application.

• Reappointment of Janet Ousley, Charles Skornia, and Michael Rehagen to Cole County Residential Special Services Board
• Signing of Donation Agreement from St. Luke’s Milk Bank
• Purchase of Cardiac Monitor Mounts with Technimount System
• Approval of ARPA Application
• Discussion of Carnegie Building Parking Improvements

The Cole County Commission approved several items, including reappointing three members to the Residential Special Services Board, accepting a freezer transfer agreement with Saint Luke's Hospital, and adopting an ARPA Needs Assessment Form for public submission by April 8, 2022. They also approved cardiac monitor mounts and discussed various projects, including Carnegie Building retaining wall replacement and a generator for the Health Department.

• Reappointed Janet Ousley, Charles Skornia, and Michael Rehagen to the Residential Special Services Board (3-0)
• Accepted agreement with Saint Luke's Hospital for transfer of Milk Depot Freezer (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (2-0, Otto abstained)
• Adopted ARPA Needs Assessment Form with online submission due April 8, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved Cardiac Monitor Mounts with Technimount System (3-0)

Planning Committee

The Cole County Planning Commission is meeting to review a replat of Lot 8 of Chapel Hill Commons Sec. 2 on North Rock Beacon Road. No variances, correspondence, or other business are listed. The meeting is procedural, with the main action being the plat review.

• Replat of Lot 8 of Chapel Hill Commons Sec. 2, North Rock Beacon Rd.
• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2022 meeting
• No correspondence, old business, variances, or other business on agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for April 12, 2022 at 5:15 p.m.

The Cole County Planning Commission approved the resubdivision of Lot 8 in Chapel Hill Commons Section 2, located on North Rock Beacon Road, subject to staff recommendations and comments from Cole County. The motion was made by Mr. Jungmeyer, seconded by Mr. Landwehr, and passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 5:21 p.m.

• Approved resubdivision of Lot 8 Chapel Hill Commons Sec. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 8, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving minutes, reports, and various contracts. Key actions include awarding bids for road materials, ambulance services, and other supplies, as well as signing several homeland security grants. The agenda also includes discussions on a greenway trail extension, bike loop signage, and a COVID lease extension.

• Bid awards for 2022-08 Ambulance, 2022-09 Pipes, 2022-10 Asphalt Materials, 2022-11 Sign Materials, 2022-12 Cold Milling & Asphalt Paving Services, 2022-03 Road Materials, 2022-04 Blades, 2022-05 Mosquito Spray Materials, 2022-06 Vegetation Spray Materials, 2022-07 Leased Equipment
• Signing of grant agreements with Mid-Mo Regional Planning from Homeland Security: EMA HSRT, Ballistic Vests, Generator Load Testing, MEOC Subscriber Services & Supplies, MEOC Equipment
• Renewal 1 of Cleaning Contract for Public Works and Renewal 2 of Inmate Welfare Products Contract for Sheriff's Office
• Contract Amendment for Lien & Title Search Services
• Discussion of Grant Street City/County Cooperative Project bid award and JC Bike Loop Signing on County Roadways

The Cole County Commission approved multiple contract renewals and bid awards, including an ambulance purchase from Emergency Services Supplies and various road materials contracts. It also approved the County Park Fairground Acres Subdivision Greenway Trail Extension, the JC Bike Loop signing on county roadways, and a COVID leave extension. All votes were unanimous except the JC Bike Loop motion, which passed 2-1 with Commissioner Hoelscher voting no.

• Approved Cleaning Contract Renewal with Classic Cleaning for Public Works (3-0)
• Approved Inmate Welfare Products Contract Renewal with Bob Barker Company (3-0)
• Signed Lien & Title Search Services Amendment with Cole County Abstract & Title Company (3-0)
• Awarded Bid 2022-08 Ambulance purchase to Emergency Services Supplies (3-0)
• Awarded Bid 2022-12 Cold Milling & Asphalt Paving Services to Jefferson Asphalt (3-0)
• Awarded Bid 2022-06 Vegetation Spray Materials to Nutrien AG Solutions (3-0)
• Approved JC Bike Loop signing on County Roadways (2-1)
• Extended 40 hours of COVID Leave through check period March 31st (3-0)

Bid Openings

The Cole County bid opening on February 24, 2022, received and opened bids for multiple county contracts, including ambulance services, pipes, asphalt materials, sign materials, cold milling and paving, road materials, blades, mosquito and vegetation spray materials, and leased equipment. No awards were made at this meeting; the county will consider all bids.

• Opened bids for ambulance services (2022-08) from Emergency Services Supply, Feld Fire, American Response Vehicles
• Opened bids for pipes (2022-09) from Core & Main LP, Metal Culverts, Inc., ISCO Industries, Inc.
• Opened bids for asphalt materials (2022-10) from Capital Materials, NB West Contracting Company, Inc., Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.
• Opened bids for sign materials (2022-11) from Newman Signs, MD Solutions, Lightle Enterprises of Ohio, LLC
• Opened bids for cold milling & asphalt paving services (2022-12) from Jefferson Asphalt
• Opened bids for road materials (2022-03) from Capital Sand Company, Inc., Boone Quarries, NB West Contracting Company, Inc., Capital Quarries Company Inc., Higgins Quarry, LLC
• Opened bids for blades (2022-04) from Winter Equipment Company, Inc., Wear Parts & Equipment Co., Inc., Valk Manufacturing Company
• Opened bids for mosquito spray materials (2022-05) from Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc., ADAPCO LLC; vegetation spray materials (2022-06) from Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc.; leased equipment (2022-07) from EquipmentShare, Fabick Cat, Cummings, McGowan & West, Inc.

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving accounts payable, a regional planning grant, and a letter of support for a multimodal facility. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of Mid-Mo Regional Planning Grant
• Commission Letter of Support for Multimodal Facility
• Accounts Payable Review

The Cole County Commission approved accounts payable, a Mid-Mo Regional Planning grant for message board batteries, and a letter of support for a multi-modal facility grant application. All motions passed unanimously, with one abstention on accounts payable.

• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (2-0-1, Hoelscher abstained)
• Approved Mid-Mo Regional Planning Grant for Message Board Batteries (3-0)
• Approved signing Letter of Support for Multi-modal Facility Grant application (3-0)

County Commission

The Commission will review accounts payable and discuss the Multimodal Rail Facility with JC Regional Economic Partnership. The agenda also includes discussions regarding ARPA funds and a real estate bid for Mt Carmel Road.

• Contract signing for 2022-01 EMS Vehicle Fleet Maintenance
• Discussion of 2022-02 Real Estate Bid, Mt Carmel Road
• Approval of Second Round of Premium Pay
• Discussion of ARPA Funds
• Signing of Surplus Titles for Public Works

The Cole County Commission approved several contracts and purchases, including the 2022-01 EMS Vehicle Fleet Maintenance & Repair Services contract, a $5,000 contribution to Salute to America, the second round of Premium Pay for the next 3 pay periods, a $42,207.00 purchase offer for real estate on Mt Carmel Road, a $4,588.11 refrigerator for the Health Department, and surplus titles for Public Works vehicles. The commission also discussed the Mid-Missouri Multimodal Rail Facility Project and ARPA funding with the advisory committee.

• Approved the 2022-01 EMS Vehicle Fleet Maintenance & Repair Services contract (unanimous).
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (unanimous).
• Approved a $5,000.00 contribution to Salute to America (unanimous).
• Approved the second round of Premium Pay for the next 3 pay periods (unanimous).
• Approved the Purchase Offer for Bid 2022-02 Real Estate on Mt Carmel Road for $42,207.00 (unanimous).
• Authorized the Presiding Commissioner to sign the Quit Claim Deed (unanimous).
• Approved purchase of a refrigerator from Helmer for $4,588.11 for the Health Department (2-1, Commissioner Hoelscher dissenting).
• Approved signing Surplus Titles for Public Works vehicles (unanimous).

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will meet to review accounts payable and approve several service agreements. The agenda includes discussions on Tanner Bridge Road alignment improvements and legal services for the Assessor.

• Approval of Tanner Bridge Road Alignment Improvements – Project No. 2022-601-1
• Bid award for 2022-01 EMS Vehicle Fleet Maintenance & Repair Services
• Approval of legal services with Newman, Comley, and Ruth for the Assessor
• Approval and signing for Axon Enterprises Sole Source
• Renewal of agreement with Missouri EMS PSO

The Cole County Commission approved several contracts and purchases, including a $414,392.35 contract for the Tanner Bridge Road Alignment Improvements Project, a sole-source purchase of Tasers from Axon Enterprises, a memorandum of understanding with The Milk Bank for the Health Department, a three-year agreement with Missouri EMS Patient Safety Organization, and a bid award for EMS vehicle fleet maintenance to Donnie Braun & Sons. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved sole-source purchase of Tasers from Axon Enterprises (3-0)
• Approved MOU with The Milk Bank for Health Dept (3-0)
• Renewed 3-year agreement with Missouri EMS Patient Safety Organization (3-0)
• Awarded Bid #2022-01 EMS Vehicle Fleet Maintenance to Donnie Braun & Sons (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
• Approved Legal Services with Newman, Comley, and Ruth for Assessor (3-0)
• Approved Tanner Bridge Road Alignment Improvements contract with MMLC, LLC for $414,392.35 (3-0)

Planning Committee

The Cole County Planning Commission will review four minor subdivision plats at its February 8, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes final plats for Valley High Club, Creek Bottom Subdivision, and Burgin Subdivision, plus a replat of lots in Woodward Lake Subdivision. No variances or other business are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public.

• Valley High Club final plat at Valley Hi Rd./Rock Ridge Rd.
• Creek Bottom Subdivision final plat at Helias Spur
• Burgin Subdivision final plat at Pleasant Hill Rd.
• Replat of lots in Woodward Lake Subdivision at Denice St./Troy St.

The Cole County Planning Commission unanimously approved four subdivision plats, all subject to staff recommendations and comments from Cole County Abstract. The plats were for Valley High Club, Creek Bottom, Burgin, and a resubdivision in Woodward Lake Addition 7. No variances or other business were discussed.

• Approved Valley High Club Subdivision plat unanimously, subject to staff recommendations
• Approved Creek Bottom Subdivision plat unanimously, subject to staff recommendations
• Approved Burgin Subdivision plat unanimously, subject to staff recommendations; name change allowed before recording
• Approved resubdivision of lots in Woodward Lake Addition 7 unanimously, subject to staff recommendations and correction to omit area in Bk 683, Page 170

County Commission

The Commission will review accounts payable and consider several new business items including grant approvals and software upgrades. The agenda also includes discussions regarding internet bandwidth for county departments and personnel issues in closed session.

• Signing of 2021 Asset Forfeiture Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification
• Approval and Signing of the CDVE Grant
• Discussion of Sheriff staff salary issues and job description reclassification
• Inventory Management Software for EMS
• Internet Bandwidth Upgrades for PW, Health, and County Campus

The Cole County Commission approved several items, including the 2021 Asset Forfeiture Equitable Sharing Agreement, the Combating Domestic Violent Extremism (CDVE) Grant, 2022 incentive pay for new employees (Jailer $2,000, Deputy $3,000), EMS Inventory Management Software ($11,420 first year), and internet bandwidth upgrades for Public Works, Health Dept., and County Campus. Two hot spots for Public Works were approved with a 2-1 vote (Commissioner Hoelscher dissenting). The commission also entered closed session for personnel and security discussions.

• Approved 2021 Asset Forfeiture Equitable Sharing Agreement (3-0)
• Approved Combating Domestic Violent Extremism (CDVE) Grant (3-0)
• Approved 2022 incentive pay: Jailer $2,000, Deputy $3,000 (3-0)
• Approved EMS Inventory Management Software purchase, first year cost $11,420 (3-0)
• Approved internet bandwidth upgrades for Public Works, Health Dept., County Campus (3-0)
• Approved hardware for internet bandwidth upgrades (3-0)
• Approved 2 hot spots for Public Works (2-1, Hoelscher no)
• Authorized purchase of 2 budgeted hot spots for Public Works (2-1, Hoelscher no)

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for the Tanner Bridge Road Alignment Improvements project (Project No. 2022-601-1). This is a procedural step to receive and open contractor bids for the road improvement work.

• Bid opening for Tanner Bridge Road Alignment Improvements, Project No. 2022-601-1

The County opened bids for the Tanner Bridge Road Alignment Improvements Project No. 2022-601-1. Six contractors submitted bids, with base bids ranging from $399,788.50 to $527,501.98 and alternate bids from $116,296.37 to $140,348.65. No contract was awarded at this meeting; the County will compile bid tabs and award the bid as soon as possible.

• Opened bids for Tanner Bridge Road Alignment Improvements Project No. 2022-601-1
• No award made; bid tabs to be compiled and award to follow

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items such as call to order, minutes, reports, and announcements. The only specific new business listed is an ARPA Advisory Committee Meeting, indicating discussion or updates related to American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• ARPA Advisory Committee Meeting under new business

The Cole County Commission met on January 27, 2022, and held a meeting with the ARPA Advisory Committee, where handouts on received ARPA funding requests were distributed. The committee is scheduled to meet again on February 15, 2022. No substantive decisions were made; the commission only voted to recess until 4:30 p.m. and then adjourned.

• Motion to recess until 4:30 p.m. passed (3-0)
• ARPA Advisory Committee meeting held; next meeting set for Feb 15, 2022

Bid Openings

The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for 2022-01 EMS Vehicle Fleet Maintenance & Repair Services. This is a procedural step to receive bids for maintaining and repairing the county's EMS vehicles.

• Bid opening for 2022-01 EMS Vehicle Fleet Maintenance & Repair Services

The county opened bids for EMS vehicle fleet maintenance and repair services. Two bids were received and will be considered.

• Opened bids for EMS vehicle maintenance (Bid No. 2022-01)
• Bids received from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair and McKnight Tire & Auto Center
• County will take bids into consideration

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle administrative matters, approve contracts and equipment purchases, and hold a public hearing on vacating the southernmost portion of Murphy Ford Road. They will also discuss proposed commissioner district changes, a CDBG grant resolution, and other items.

• Public hearing on vacation of southernmost portion of Murphy Ford Road
• Approval of Cole County Statpack Bags 2022 contract
• Approval of Cole County EMS Tahoe 4WD purchase
• Public Works equipment purchases: mini-excavator, 15-inch rotary cutter, hydroseeder, 20-ton equipment trailer
• Resolution to formally sign CDBG grant

The Cole County Commission approved multiple EMS and Public Works purchases, including a $68,112.52 mini-excavator and a $27,854.46 rotary cutter, and signed a court order vacating the southernmost portion of Murphy Ford Road. The commission also adopted new district boundary lines, CDBG resolutions for EMS and stormwater projects, and an ARPA standard allowance for loss revenue of $10 million. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Cole County Statpack Bags for EMS (3-0)
• Approved EMS Tahoe 4WD for fall delivery (3-0)
• Signed MOA with Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services for EMS lab access (3-0)
• Approved Mini-Excavator purchase for $68,112.52 (3-0)
• Approved 15' Rotary Cutter purchase for $27,854.46 (3-0)
• Approved 20 Ton Equipment Trailer purchase for $27,658.00 (3-0)
• Signed renewal with Cummins Inc. for generator maintenance (3-0)
• Adopted district boundary lines for Eastern and Western Districts (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will discuss and potentially approve several contracts, including EMS medical waste disposal with Stericycle and multiple sole-source agreements. They will also hold public hearings on CDBG applications for stormwater improvements in Westview Heights and for an EMS substation, and consider a change order on the Adam Street project.

• Discussion of EMS Medical Waste Disposal and Presentation of Contract with Stericycle
• Approval & Signing for Teleflex, Henry M Adkins & Son, Accurate Controls, and C&C Group Sole Source contracts
• Public Hearing for the CDBG Application for Stormwater Improvements – Westview Heights Neighborhood
• Cole County/Jefferson City Public Hearing for CDBG funding of the EMS Substation
• Approval of Change Order on 209 & 210 Adam Street Project

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda of administrative items, reports, and comments. The only specific new business listed is a discussion of an ARPA Advisory Committee meeting. No substantive decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• ARPA Advisory Committee Meeting discussion

The Cole County Commission met on January 13, 2022, and held a discussion on ARPA funding with Teresa Seymour of BKD. The ARPA Advisory Committee scheduled its next meeting for January 27. No formal decisions were made; the only motion was to recess until 4:30 p.m., which passed unanimously.

• Motion to recess until 4:30 p.m. passed (3-0)
• ARPA Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for January 27

Planning Committee

The Cole County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from December 14, 2021, and review a minor subdivision replat for Lot 3 of Gary Norment Subdivision on Bald Hill Road, submitted by Michael Buell of Mid State. No variances or other business are scheduled.

• Review of replat of Lot 3 Gary Norment Subdivision, Bald Hill Rd (minor subdivision)
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2021 meeting

The Cole County Planning Commission unanimously approved the resubdivision replat of Lot 3 of the Gary Norment Subdivision on Bald Hill Road, subject to staff recommendations and comments from Cole County Abstract. No other substantive business was conducted; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved resubdivision replat of Lot 3, Gary Norment Subdivision, Bald Hill Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including contract renewals, accounts payable, and premium pay approvals. They will also discuss the county mileage reimbursement rate and a CDBG memorandum of understanding with the city, as well as new parking for disc golf at a county park.

• Renewal 1 of Pest Management Services contract
• Signing of Lexipol Contract
• Disc Golf Parking at County Park
• Premium Pay Approval List
• Discussion of City/County CDBG MOU

The Cole County Commission approved several contracts and administrative items, including renewing pest control services, a Lexipol contract for the Sheriff's Dept, and a Fast ID maintenance agreement. They also approved the Premium Pay approval list for the first two pay periods, adjusted the county mileage reimbursement rate to 49 cents, and approved a repair proposal from Kenny Hoelscher Specialized Services. A discussion on a CDBG MOU for an ambulance substation was deferred to next week.

• Approved renewal of Mike's Pest Control contract (2-0)
• Approved Lexipol contract for Sheriff's Dept (2-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable pending review (2-0)
• Approved Premium Pay approval list for first two pay periods (2-0)
• Approved repair proposal from Kenny Hoelscher Specialized Services (2-0, Hoelscher recused)
• Adjusted county mileage reimbursement rate to 49 cents (2-0)
• Approved Fast ID Maintenance & Support Agreement with Idemia (2-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission is meeting to conduct routine administrative business, with the main items being a public hearing and adoption of the final 2022 budget, and approval of a Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program grant contract. The agenda also includes reports, liaison updates, and other standard items.

• Public Hearing for 2022 Budget
• Adopt Final Budget for 2022
• Approval and Signing of Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program Grant Contract

The Cole County Commission unanimously approved the 2022 county budget and signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for the Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Recorder of Deeds, and Circuit Court. The commission also approved a Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program Grant Contract. A public hearing on the budget was held with no public comments.

• Approved 2022 Cole County Budget (3-0)
• Signed MOUs for Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Recorder of Deeds, and Circuit Court (3-0)
• Approved Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program Grant Contract (3-0)

County Commission

The Cole County Commission will hold its regular meeting, starting with a tour of the Carnegie Building retaining wall, followed by discussion of that wall, approval of revised drive approach, pipe, and mailbox policies, and a contract for weather forecasting services. The commission will also review accounts payable and consider a waiver for Google Analytics on the county website. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real estate, personnel, and legal matters.

• Tour and discussion of Carnegie Building retaining wall
• Approval of Drive Approach and Pipe Policy revisions and Mailbox Policy
• Approval of Bi-Annual Weather or Not Contract for weather forecasting services
• Waiver authorization for Google Analytics on county website
• Closed session for real estate, personnel, and legal actions

The Cole County Commission approved several contracts and policies, including an exterior lighting contract with Meyer Electric Company Inc. for the Health Department, a Driveway Approach and Pipe Policy, and a bi-annual weather forecasting contract. They also amended the Premium Pay Committee policy to add two members and appointed Melissa Johnson to handle Google Analytics for the county website. The meeting included discussions on the Circuit Clerk's budget salary line, the Carnegie Building retaining wall, and a mileage rate reimbursement policy, which will be revisited.

• Approved contract with Meyer Electric Company Inc. for Health Department exterior lighting (3-0)
• Amended Premium Pay Committee policy to include 2 more members (3-0)
• Approved Driveway Approach and Pipe Policy (3-0)
• Approved Bi-Annual Weather or Not Contract for Weather Forecasting Services (3-0)
• Appointed Melissa Johnson to execute Google Analytics waiver for county website (3-0)
• Went into closed session for real estate, personnel, and legal actions (3-0)